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as in excites
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promotes
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalts
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevates
Every inch of Weese’s design is monumental and extraordinary, but it was created in service to a public transportation system that elevates the daily lives of its users in the most democratic way.
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
His slider is considered average by most evaluators but could be a pitch that elevates Santos into a better position if it’s tightened up.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Billy elevates himself to her producing partner.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Add in a quality neck pillow and a travel blanket and pillow set to make economy feel first class, and suddenly your entire travel experience elevates without breaking the bank.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Beyond the familiar pillars of materials, complications, finishing, and technical merit, there is sometimes an intangible element, a certain coherence or emotional clarity, that elevates a watch from being simply well-made to genuinely interesting to a watch-a-holic.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
But the timing and club rebuild that San Diego have been toiling away at for two seasons now is what elevates it to landmark status.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The ensemble elevates the sharp material.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Featuring a cat-eye silhouette, gold hardware, and a dark tortoise gradient, the Dupont sunglasses are a timeless pick that elevates any outfit while protecting your eyes.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
His slider is considered average by most evaluators but could be a pitch that elevates Santos into a better position if it’s tightened up.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Billy elevates himself to her producing partner.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Add in a quality neck pillow and a travel blanket and pillow set to make economy feel first class, and suddenly your entire travel experience elevates without breaking the bank.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Beyond the familiar pillars of materials, complications, finishing, and technical merit, there is sometimes an intangible element, a certain coherence or emotional clarity, that elevates a watch from being simply well-made to genuinely interesting to a watch-a-holic.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
But the timing and club rebuild that San Diego have been toiling away at for two seasons now is what elevates it to landmark status.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The ensemble elevates the sharp material.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Featuring a cat-eye silhouette, gold hardware, and a dark tortoise gradient, the Dupont sunglasses are a timeless pick that elevates any outfit while protecting your eyes.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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To create a world class product on the pitch that excites our fans.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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The most powerful story of my life is this, among all the others, the one that excites me the most.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pivotal moments Once the countdown hits zero and the towering Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft lifts off, Blackwell-Thompson hands over to Jeff Radigan, Artemis II lead flight director at Mission Control Center at Johnson Space Center in Houston.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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To, be in this moment where, uh, the audience lifts out of themselves and comes into a collective state of feeling.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Vitamin C Super Serum+ promotes a more youthful and healthy-looking complexion by improving the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots, revealing smoother and brighter-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The steamy climate, which promotes overgrown plant life, doesn’t help.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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At a time when our right to protest is under siege, this sci-fi yarn exalts the way an individual’s conviction can plant seeds of change, leading to a stronger sense of community.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Boyes, too, exalts the elephants like a man possessed.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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When working, pick tools that feel good to use, and pay attention to how your schedule raises or lowers stress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Warm water raises skin temperature, and the core temperature drop after stepping out signals the brain to release melatonin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Fitzgerald settlement ennobles neither side.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Introducing the pair through a press tour that intoxicates but doesn’t welcome fans in feels, if nothing else, honest.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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Curiosity and discipline pair up as the exuberant Sun uplifts accountable Saturn in your 9th House of Observation, asking for purposeful exploration today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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