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as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to
popular support and media hype have exalted Super Bowl Sunday to the level of a national holiday
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as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of
monstrous, gaudy gambling palaces that seem to exalt the very notion of excess
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Recent Examples of exalt
His shows are experiences that move you; his clothes are elevated by his always-specific cast that seeks to redefine the notions of modern masculinity, while exalting the beauty of Brown and Black men through his sense of drama.
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Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024
Early Rastafarianism designated Ethiopia’s emperor Haile Selassie I as the reincarnation of Jesus Christ and the rightful messiah for Black people, rather than the white version they’d been raised to exalt.
—Lawrence Burney, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2024
The moon is not only exalted in the sign of Taurus — which is another way to describe its overall amplification and strength — but also closely aligned with Venus, the planet of love and beauty.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024
For opponents of neoliberalism today, the lesson to draw is hardly to exalt the nation above the globe.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
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Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024
Early Rastafarianism designated Ethiopia’s emperor Haile Selassie I as the reincarnation of Jesus Christ and the rightful messiah for Black people, rather than the white version they’d been raised to exalt.
—Lawrence Burney, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2024
The moon is not only exalted in the sign of Taurus — which is another way to describe its overall amplification and strength — but also closely aligned with Venus, the planet of love and beauty.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024
For opponents of neoliberalism today, the lesson to draw is hardly to exalt the nation above the globe.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
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Being elevated adds a layer of comfort and peace of mind – no worrying about uneven terrain, muddy ground or things creeping in during the night.Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The moment means that Penn has been elevated to president, and her staffers run to protect her.Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nelson Agholor #15 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his touchdown reception against the Cincinnati Bengals with Mark Andrews #89 during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium, in Baltimore, on Thursday.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The wine was again flowing Friday afternoon as the store celebrated its 60th birthday — and in nearly the same location.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Lam, a long time Milpitas resident, is hoping to promote public safety in the city and wants to prioritize financial transparency and accountability on the council.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Harris' own agenda was more nuanced, promoting moves to combat price gouging and put in place programs to help small businesses and first-time homebuyers.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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In our review of the AirPods 4, our expert Tim Gideon praised the impressive bass response these earbuds deliver, as well as the hands-free Siri access and the possibility to use gestures to interact with the assistant.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Read Article > Elon Musk spent Election Day on X praising men, amplifying anti-immigrant conspiracies, and accusing Democrats of voter fraud.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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We’re blessed this week with two crew nights out and a guest being finicky about drink garnishes.Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s top aides expect to face lawsuits over these actions but believe they will ultimately be blessed by a conservative-majority high court.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Exalt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalt. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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