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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One of her most moving posts was her recent follow-up with John Hopkins, longtime owner of Altadena’s O Happy Days vegan cafe and natural food store, who lost his home and store in the Eaton fire.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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For me, the deepest resonance has to do with appreciating whales and dolphins as sentient beings, as creatures that share the planet with us, and that’s still a very moving idea.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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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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The good news is that lifting the freeze is quick and straightforward.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
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 biggest hurdle is raising the $160,000 needed to send 21 students and four chaperones across the Atlantic.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Neurological conditions like neuropathy, which can change the sensation in the toes or feet, can also impact balance and mobility, raising the risk of falls, Clifford Segil, DO, a neurologist who treats older adults at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, told Health.—
Korin Miller,
Health,
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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His Tom goes through his routines with slight weariness but also diligence, at times flashing an innocent surprise in his eyes — all of this more affecting than pure burn-out.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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De Fontenay’s affecting but frustrating film has its reasons for that distance.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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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
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Having the queens impersonate musical icons and sing RuPaul songs isn’t exactly inspiring, and the choreography doesn’t make the most of the talent on hand.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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Ahead of the 31st annual SAG Awards ceremony on Feb. 23, the star of The Last Showgirl, 57, pens an inspiring love letter to her fellow working actors.—
Pamela Anderson,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Elevating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevating. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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