as in moving
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as in exciting
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 lifting
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 promoting
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 exalting
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 elevating
Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The potential of voice recognition technology is not limited to elevating user experience.
—Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Related Articles An emphasis was put on elevating fabrications used throughout the collection and marking the first time that the brand has featured silk.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
These include starting a new team, relocating an existing team in another market, or elevating the Phoenix Rising from a lower league and admitting it as an MLS expansion team.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Under his plan, local property taxes would be frozen for a period ranging from 15 to 20 years for homeowners who make qualified upgrades, which include elevating homes to meet newer building codes.
—Brandon Tucker, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Educating and elevating people on this topic doesn’t need to be time consuming.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The key here is that elevating their home sanctuary is a shoe-in—decorative glassware from Fazeek Homewares, or a high-end, nostalgic mohair throw by The Wren, will be cherished.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Expansion plans include increasing store numbers and elevating experiences in existing markets, particularly in China and new markets in Latin America and the Middle East.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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In addition, pharmaceutical companies should focus on elevating business acumen, diagnostic capabilities, and influence skills within their teams.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The potential of voice recognition technology is not limited to elevating user experience.
—Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Related Articles An emphasis was put on elevating fabrications used throughout the collection and marking the first time that the brand has featured silk.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
These include starting a new team, relocating an existing team in another market, or elevating the Phoenix Rising from a lower league and admitting it as an MLS expansion team.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Under his plan, local property taxes would be frozen for a period ranging from 15 to 20 years for homeowners who make qualified upgrades, which include elevating homes to meet newer building codes.
—Brandon Tucker, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Educating and elevating people on this topic doesn’t need to be time consuming.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The key here is that elevating their home sanctuary is a shoe-in—decorative glassware from Fazeek Homewares, or a high-end, nostalgic mohair throw by The Wren, will be cherished.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Expansion plans include increasing store numbers and elevating experiences in existing markets, particularly in China and new markets in Latin America and the Middle East.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevating
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The rate for medical and moving purposes is based on the variable costs.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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Sam and Eric’s attempts to evade the aliens can be gripping and scary, but Day One is really a profoundly moving exploration of what survival really means.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
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Prospects of heightened inflation could also hinder the Fed from keeping up with interest-rate cuts, even as other central banks proceed with cuts, further lifting the dollar.—
Saqib Iqbal Ahmed,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tech names and semiconductor stocks were among the big winners of the day, lifting the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile Russia is promoting drone awareness in children in other ways, down to children’s cartoons in which characters use their videogame skills to pilot drones delivering toys.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The simple and accessible name is helping the brand and its followers create a one-of-a-kind community on all social media platforms, empowering innovative voices to join together in promoting hair health online.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.—
Laura Gersony,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Skip the crowded terminals by upgrading to lounge access for a more comfortable experience.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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It was made by a solo Canadian developer, inside Adventure Game Studio, with some real work put into upgrading the text parser and (optional) mouse experience with reasonable quality-of-life concessions.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Rabab Khamis’ Recycling is one of the more affecting takes on this issue.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Jan. 2025
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That’s why arguably one of the most affecting scenes in the film comes when one of those singular shoots meant to make a spectacle of one of Jenna’s outfits (a dark bodysuit with long spindly fingers and a matching insectile headpiece) all but breaks apart.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
18 Dec. 2024
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The intoxicating track finds the TDE singer scorned by an ex-lover.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Jan. 2025
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The signature citrus scent is intoxicating, the crystal pink goop is stunning, the lather is so rich and luxurious.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Additionally, prominent figures will deliver inspiring and thought-provoking talks.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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Innovation Barn is an inspiring stop for those interested in sustainability and creative solutions to environmental challenges.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Elevating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevating. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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