apotheosis

(noun)

noun

1. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

Similar word(s): ideal, nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, paragon, saint

Definition categories: person, model

2. the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)

Similar word(s): deification, exaltation

Definition categories: act, worship

Sentences with apotheosis as a noun:

- The turn of the century saw the apotheosis of digital technology.

- The apotheosis of her career was her appointment as chairman.