as in glorious
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as in elevated
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 praised
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 exalted
Tom Gliatto, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Agentic narcissists hold exalted views of themselves, seeing their competence and intelligence as far greater than that of others, Brunell explains.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
When the occupiers are closing in on the man, Tregenza films a resulting act of violence with a furious restraint that highlights the moral agony of an exalted but dangerous commitment—of the tragedy of contradictory vows.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
Driver, with his version of it, takes his place in their exalted company.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Perhaps not on the same exalted plane as Spirited Away, but then what is?
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Agentic narcissists hold exalted views of themselves, seeing their competence and intelligence as far greater than that of others, Brunell explains.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
When the occupiers are closing in on the man, Tregenza films a resulting act of violence with a furious restraint that highlights the moral agony of an exalted but dangerous commitment—of the tragedy of contradictory vows.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
Driver, with his version of it, takes his place in their exalted company.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalted
Adjective
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The Frick Collection celebrated its reopening Monday night with a black tie gala befitting its glorious surroundings.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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From a glorious span that included winning the 2013 MLS Cup and eight straight postseason appearances, Peter Vermes’ Sporting KC club hadn’t finished higher than eighth in the league standings since 2021.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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These improvements elevated food carts into trusted community assets, enhancing their reputation and fostering consumer confidence.—
John Murn,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Cut from a satin fabric and elevated with its waist cut-outs, double diamante straps & a double side slit.—
Amazon,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Rare ‘Big 12’ Victories Aside from Vasco da Gama, the only side from Rio or São Paulo to win on opening day, only two more teams from Brazil’s famous big 12 registered three points.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Michael Bublé is one famous Canadian who is not happy about President Donald Trump taking aim at Canada — by waging a tariffs war and talking of turning America’s northern neighboring country into the 51st state.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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In a few days, Jimmy Carter will be celebrated in a towering cathedral in Washington by fellow American presidents, noted humanitarians and other world leaders.—
Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon,
New York Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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New York City’s vibrant food cart industry, long celebrated for its diversity and entrepreneurial spirit, is now at a crossroads.—
John Murn,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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God has blessed us to be able to take all these trips and visits.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Tatum said he has been blessed to play under Stevens, Udoka and Mazzulla.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Manuel Olivo Ortiz, whose son attended the concert but did not return home, was among those anxiously waiting outside the club known for its traditional Monday parties where renowned national and international artists perform.—
Danica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, April 8, past winners of the renowned golf tournament will gather for the Champions Dinner at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nestled along the storied banks of the River Thames, 15 Cheyne Walk stands as one of Chelsea’s most distinguished homes, a residence steeped in history, grandeur, and a 300-year-old legacy.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2025
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Michel Koopman is the CEO & Founder at CxO Coaching, with a distinguished career as a senior operator and entrepreneur.—
Michel Koopman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The eminent physicist Enrico Fermi was visiting his colleagues at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico that summer, and the mealtime conversation turned to the subject of UFOs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some, like Parpola – one of the eminent experts in the field – have tried figuring out the meaning behind certain signs.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Exalted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalted. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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