as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to
the literary world has enthroned Shakespeare for so long that his preeminence among writers seems unassailable
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For the proclamation ceremony enthroning Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan of Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria showed up in full formal dress—in Victoria's case, an elegant, bright purple outfit with a matching hat.
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Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 13 Aug. 2023
Charles was the 40th sovereign to be enthroned in the abbey -- and, at 74, the oldest.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2023
Following this ceremony for King Charles, Queen Camilla will be anointed, given the Consort's Ring, crowned with Queen Mary's Crown, given the Rod & Sceptre, and finally, enthroned alongside Charles.
—Town & Country, 7 May 2023
All About the Crowns Used at King Charles and Queen Camilla's Coronation King Charles was enthroned with the commanding St. Edward's Crown.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023
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Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 13 Aug. 2023
Charles was the 40th sovereign to be enthroned in the abbey -- and, at 74, the oldest.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2023
Following this ceremony for King Charles, Queen Camilla will be anointed, given the Consort's Ring, crowned with Queen Mary's Crown, given the Rod & Sceptre, and finally, enthroned alongside Charles.
—Town & Country, 7 May 2023
All About the Crowns Used at King Charles and Queen Camilla's Coronation King Charles was enthroned with the commanding St. Edward's Crown.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023
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Foster’s talent for creating memorable and heartwarming experiences elevated the event from a traditional charity gala to a celebration honoring those with type 1 diabetes and the heroes that support them.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
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Hodge’s commanding performance elevates the series to new heights.Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2024
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Finding and tracking a big, healthy bear is a positive sign for the Black Bear Program and efforts to promote the recovery of the bear population in Mississippi.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The administration's last-minute federal rules and regulations have been in the works for months to promote components of Biden's agenda ‒ such as combatting climate change, reducing fees for consumers and lowering drug prices.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Whatever happened to exalting the Thinker over the armored knight?Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
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Still, others found these movies critical of science while also exalting it.Salama Udaipurwala, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Enthrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrone. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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