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as in to elevate
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 to venerate
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
let us now glorify the Lord
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as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
fond parents who glorify everything that their precious offspring do
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as in to celebrate
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 to glamourize
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 glorify
Women crafted an ornate style highly appreciated by the pontiffs – glorifying them with pure white linen and gold embroidery.
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Joelle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
These optional educational resources about the Israel-Hamas war included posters that glorify violence against Israelis, depict Israelis as snakes, and show a Star of David made out of dollar bills.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Malaysian and Pakistani leaders criticized the film for glorifying the American troops while ignoring the contributions provided by troops from their countries.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
At the time, critics felt the dance glorified gang violence, while fans defending Williams felt the outcry was racially motivated.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Joelle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
These optional educational resources about the Israel-Hamas war included posters that glorify violence against Israelis, depict Israelis as snakes, and show a Star of David made out of dollar bills.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Malaysian and Pakistani leaders criticized the film for glorifying the American troops while ignoring the contributions provided by troops from their countries.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
At the time, critics felt the dance glorified gang violence, while fans defending Williams felt the outcry was racially motivated.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorify
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Leaders who are generous with their time, guidance, and support elevate not only their teams but their own influence.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Don't use a tourniquet Don't try to suction out the venom, and don't cut or slice the bite Keep the affected extremity elevated while traveling to a medical facility.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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Also, a subculture referred to as Saints Culture, which venerates mass killers as almost superhuman figures, frames high-casualty attacks as the ultimate and only legacy worth emulating.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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Aquinas adds – and to me this is one of the most beautiful aspects of his reflections on relics – that venerating a relic is also a way of looking forward to the future resurrection of the body.—
Therese Cory,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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This newest iteration of skincare trends advertised as clean, natural, and animal-derived, however, ultimately does nothing to make that goal a reality.—
Sam Delgado,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025
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And while going-out-of-business sales have not been announced, Forever 21 is advertising some significant discounts, with its online storefront currently offering up to 80% sitewide and up to 70% on select styles.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Dozen Bakery off Nolensville Pike is celebrating this silliest of holidays with special pies and quiche.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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The inaugural Broadway In Memoriam will take place on June 10, celebrating Broadway veterans who have passed away in 2025, with the list of honorees announced in advance.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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And earlier this month, one of the DOGE representatives who took part in the California trip, Tyler Hassen, was promoted to Interior’s assistant secretary for policy, management and budget, according to an order from Interior Sec.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Exercise also increases blood flow, which promotes healing.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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The cluster of musicians were joined onstage by a soulful choir wearing black praise and worship robes.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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For centuries, new technologies have changed the ways people worship, from the radio in the 1920s to television sets in the 1950s and the internet in the 1990s.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
The Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2025
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In 2015, Kobe Bryant announced his retirement in The Players’ Tribune.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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As prices slumped, Lutnick spoke to the media to clarify that bitcoin would have a unique status in the reserve once it was formally announced.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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Goswami praised her collaborators but also thanked the AFA academy — and herself.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Mar. 2025
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On the first day of two historically peak spring-break weekends, crowds were minuscule and families praised the quiet streets.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Glorify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorify. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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