lionizations

/ˌlaɪənəˈzeɪʃənz/
noun
  1. The acts or processes of treating someone as a celebrity or object of great interest and admiration.
    • The constant lionizations of the CEO by the company newsletter felt excessive to many employees.
    • The lionizations of the young athlete by the media made it hard for her to have a normal life.
    • After the award ceremony, the author experienced several lionizations at book signings and public events.
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