glorified 1 of 2

adjective

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1
as in revered

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2
as in exalted

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glorified

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verb

past tense of glorify
1
as in elevated
to assign a high status or value to a number of big names were recruited in the hopes that their presence would glorify the university's school of medicine in the eyes of the medical world

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as in worshiped
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power let us now glorify the Lord

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as in advertised
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively fond parents who glorify everything that their precious offspring do

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as in praised
to proclaim the glory of the hillsides ablaze in red and gold silently glorify New England in the fall

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as in glamourized
to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant don't let the job title "team spirit coordinator" fool you—he's nothing more than a glorified college cheerleader

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorified
  1. revered
  2. exalted
  3. elevated
  4. advertised
  5. worthy
  6. promoted
  7. celebrated
  8. sublime
Adjective
  • Rocky Colavito, a revered power hitter who was imprudently traded in the prime of his career, died Tuesday.
    Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His move to Ferrari unites the sport’s most accomplished driver with its most revered team, and brands are taking notice.
    Brett Knight, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of revered
Adjective
  • But more important, the global picture that this Austrian city brings to its vast array of events demonstrates how great artists from all parts of a warring world can practice cultural diplomacy on an exalted level.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • No other team has this type of exalted status and generate such fervour.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of exalted
Verb
  • Aligning with Apple in 2023, the production was elevated even more, resulting in record audience numbers for recent performances featuring Usher (2024) and Rihanna (2023).
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While recent years have elevated the importance of employees and customers, this shift does not justify the unchecked approval of projects beyond what can reasonably be managed.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevated
Verb
  • From Food to Sleep Skip These 'Immune-Boosting' Supplements Vitamin C and zinc are solid options for boosting immune health, but some other popular immune-boosting supplements may not work as advertised.
    Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The new official estimate is slightly above the 440 miles originally advertised by Lucid.
    Umar Shakir, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of advertised
Adjective
  • Ending the pursuit of Haim would be a worthy message to the nation and to Harmeet Dhillon’s Civil Rights Division subordinates that there’s a new sheriff in town.
    The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Justin Gregory Faux Leather Gloves A quality pair of gloves is a worthy investment in the winter.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of worthy
Verb
  • That same year, Ball was promoted to principal dancer.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The site would have also promoted gun violence prevention through a collaboration with Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit advocacy and research group.
    Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoted
Verb
  • The Galaxy won their sixth MLS Cup on Saturday and celebrated the achievement long into Sunday afternoon.
    Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Even then, Giovanni was concerned with the tender minutiae of Black American experiences, and her poetry celebrated some of the everyday pleasures that make resilience feel possible.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrated
Adjective
  • Our projects are subtle and disciplined, pure in form, and focused on realizing a sublime experience of space and light.
    The Editors of AD, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
  • And Akhtar thought about a play in which a consummate artist at the peak of his powers beholds a new technology and confronts his own obsolescence in the face of something so sublime.
    Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
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