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as in to adore
to love or admire too much
a singing star so canonized by his fans that they refuse to believe anything bad about him
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as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to
those movie buffs who have canonized Alfred Hitchcock as filmdom's preeminent director
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Recent Examples of canonize
And Pope Francis is set to canonize the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
During his weekly general audience on Wednesday, Francis revealed plans to canonize Acutis during the Vatican's Jubilee of Adolescents from April 25 to 27.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Mother Teresa, who was canonized as St. Teresa of Calcutta in 2016, died on Sept. 5, 1997, at the age of 87.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2024
The iconic transformation sequence, filled with genuinely ghastly flourishes, is rightfully canonized, but every shock effect is masterfully realized and admirably icky.
—EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
During his weekly general audience on Wednesday, Francis revealed plans to canonize Acutis during the Vatican's Jubilee of Adolescents from April 25 to 27.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Mother Teresa, who was canonized as St. Teresa of Calcutta in 2016, died on Sept. 5, 1997, at the age of 87.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2024
The iconic transformation sequence, filled with genuinely ghastly flourishes, is rightfully canonized, but every shock effect is masterfully realized and admirably icky.
—EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The underlying numbers adore Pepi, with FBref’s statistical profile analysis comparing his favorably to Viktor Gyökeres of Sporting CP (this winter’s hot striker target) and Evanilson of Bournemouth (who left Porto last summer).Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Paired with an elegant tap and handles, the result is an unusual, old-fashioned bathroom sink that Instagram users have adored.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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In October, with three more of her novels now available in English and at least 20 other languages, the Swedish Academy awarded Han the Nobel Prize, elevating her to the empyrean realm reserved for writers of what is sometimes called world literature.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Strong housing demand combined with a lack of housing inventory keeps competition for homes elevated.Justin L. Mack, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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None of this will be a revelation to video art enthusiasts, who have long worshipped at Steina’s feet.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Vulture Cultures Ian Rose April 10, 2024 By turns worshipped and reviled, the bird frequently associated with death has appeared in art works for thousands of years.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 Dec. 2024
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An initiative that was promoted for years as a civil-rights cause—helping poor kids in troubled schools—is threatening to become a nationwide money grab.Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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This includes promoting work-life balance, providing mental health support and implementing programs that nurture growth to ensure employees feel valued, supported and empowered.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The TikTok clip amassed over 7.8 million views and 2.5 million likes within three days of posting.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps Edwards didn’t like where his in-bounds pass to Randle wound up.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2025
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The lawsuit asserts that any ban on mandatory meetings infringes the employers’ free-speech rights as enshrined in the 1st Amendment.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury are the best of friends and will one day have their faces enshrined in the Great Hall at the Hockey Hall of Fame.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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