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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Summer House on Music Lane at Hotel Magdalena This Thanksgiving, Summer House on Music Lane is elevating the holiday feast.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are elevated across the country, including in Wisconsin, as of early November, confirmed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Some studies have shown that metformin could help to promote longevity and better health outcomes, the doctor said.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Then there's the support the tech titan has provided both in-person and virtually by attending campaign rallies and using his social media platform X to regularly promote conservative messaging.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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At the company’s annual sales conference, a mammoth extravaganza at Disney World, teamwork was exalted in music, skits, speeches, on shirts, on hats, and on every trinket imaginable.Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Still Burns Here; the impact of that looms greatly on this record, which exalts the body in all its possibilities and inherent limitations.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Enthrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrone. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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