APOTHEOSIS in a Sentence

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The apotheosis of a Roman emperor was designed to insure his eternal greatness: people would worship at his altar forever.

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 Meanings and Examples of APOTHEOSIS
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
apotheosis
 n.  elevation to godhood; fact or action of becoming a god; an ideal example of something
Classic Sentence:
1  Probably satisfied with his reply to the apotheosis, he had just taken his departure, and all, with the exception of Enjolras, had followed him.
Les Misérables 3 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 4: CHAPTER V—ENLARGEMENT OF HORIZON
Example Sentence:
1  Most people agree that her acting career achieved its apotheosis in this film.
2  The Oriental in Bangkok is the apotheosis of the grand hotel.
3  The legend of king arthur represent the apotheosis of chivalry.
4  The legends of King Arthur represent the apotheosis of chivalry.
5  The apotheosis of a Roman emperor was designed to insure his eternal greatness: people would worship at his altar forever.