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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Recent Examples of enthrone
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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In October, with three more of her novels now available in English and at least 20 other languages, the Swedish Academy awarded Han the Nobel Prize, elevating her to the empyrean realm reserved for writers of what is sometimes called world literature.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Strong housing demand combined with a lack of housing inventory keeps competition for homes elevated.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
13 Jan. 2025
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This includes promoting work-life balance, providing mental health support and implementing programs that nurture growth to ensure employees feel valued, supported and empowered.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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It was later broadened with press junkets with French talent promoting their work, and was further expanded two years ago with French TV screenings and a day-long confab dedicated to export.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2025
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Venus in Pisces — responding to Taurus, ruled by Venus — brings romance and dream-like qualities, considering the love planet also exalts here, which is equivalent to saying that themes of love and romance are sensual, empathic and deeply spiritual.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Venus exalted in Pisces will tempt us into pleasure-seeking mode, even if Saturn is there to deny or restrain the ideal version of the good time Venus is seeking.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Enthrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrone. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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