apotheosis

/əˌpɑθiˈoʊsɪs/
noun
  1. The perfect or highest example of something; the ultimate form or embodiment.
    • The new stadium is the apotheosis of modern sports architecture.
    • Many consider this painting the apotheosis of Renaissance art.
    • Her performance was the apotheosis of years of hard work and dedication.
  2. The act of raising a person to the status of a god; deification.
    • The story describes the hero's apotheosis after his final battle.
    • Some cultures believed that apotheosis could happen to especially virtuous people.
    • In ancient Rome, the apotheosis of emperors was a common practice after their death.
  3. A perfect example of a quality or type; a model of excellence.
    • That chocolate cake is the apotheosis of dessert.
    • To her fans, she was the apotheosis of grace and style.
    • The garden was the apotheosis of peace and tranquility.