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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
The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.
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Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Refined elegance in the form of flatware simply elevates any dining experience.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Housed in a minimalist yet modern glass bottle, this diffuser elevates any room in a way that blends in yet isn't overpowering.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The cast’s performances draw the audience into a world of song and dance that elevates this groundbreaking Spanish-language fever dream to life.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
This perspective not only elevates the role but also propels businesses toward greater success and community impact.
—Steven Rogall, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The cold-weather accessory instantly elevates outfits while keeping your hands warm and toasty.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Perhaps that’s because the frogs can rest on sunbaked rocks through the night, which elevates their body temperatures enough to stave off Bd, says biologist Conrad Hoskin of James Cook University in Queensland.
—Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Refined elegance in the form of flatware simply elevates any dining experience.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Housed in a minimalist yet modern glass bottle, this diffuser elevates any room in a way that blends in yet isn't overpowering.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The cast’s performances draw the audience into a world of song and dance that elevates this groundbreaking Spanish-language fever dream to life.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
This perspective not only elevates the role but also propels businesses toward greater success and community impact.
—Steven Rogall, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The cold-weather accessory instantly elevates outfits while keeping your hands warm and toasty.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Perhaps that’s because the frogs can rest on sunbaked rocks through the night, which elevates their body temperatures enough to stave off Bd, says biologist Conrad Hoskin of James Cook University in Queensland.
—Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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Although Democrats still hold a supermajority in the Legislature, the growing number of Latino Republicans excites Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher of Yuba City.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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To give yourself a starting point, pause and think about what excites her.Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
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Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The unique grid design promotes better posture while relieving tension on your spine and glutes.Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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And this skinny guy raises his hand with a wry smile.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sites' proximity to NATO members Poland, Lithuania and Latvia heightens the potential threat.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But that only heightens the need to make sure the new technology works in a responsible way.Jay Ganglani, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
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Kennedy's nomination validates and enshrines public mistrust of government health programs, said Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Arthur Allen, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
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Kennedy’s nomination validates and enshrines public mistrust of government health programs, said Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.Arthur Allen, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Balancing power amid competing external interests magnifies Turkey’s dilemma.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Seeing the actual act of ejaculation on-screen magnifies the euphoria of this moment and how much joy can be derived from prioritizing and pleasuring yourself as well as others.David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Elevates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevates. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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