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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
Society often glorifies younger entrepreneurs as the very definition of success; however, youth is hardly a prerequisite for building a thriving business.
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Vinayak Mahtani, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Women crafted an ornate style highly appreciated by the pontiffs – glorifying them with pure white linen and gold embroidery.
—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
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Vinayak Mahtani, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Women crafted an ornate style highly appreciated by the pontiffs – glorifying them with pure white linen and gold embroidery.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorify
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This pull-forward was expected to keep cargo numbers elevated into the spring, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and trade consulting firm Hackett Associates.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Standing comfortably in the fairway with a chance to elevate into a new stratosphere, just one shot back of the leader Scottie Scheffler, Åberg and caddie Joe Skovron agreed on a 5-iron starting out well right of the water and drawing over to the green.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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As Moutet showed in a remarkable match against Sebastian Ofner at last year’s French Open, this piece of tennis antagonism should be more often venerated as a smart tactic, giving the server another strategic option and the element of surprise.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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The day after it was revealed that WME was shopping the rights to Jason Bourne and titles from the Robert Ludlum estate comes word that the rights to venerated horror franchise The Texas Chainsaw Massacre are also available.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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Foreign currencies advertised in a window in Times Square, one of New York’s and the nation’s top tourist attractions, on March 28, 2025.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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The amendment also allows the secretary of Indiana’s Family and Social Services office to advertise or market participation in the Medicaid program.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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The 34-year-old World Cup winner celebrates the birthdays of his three children on the same day, April 8 – and none of them were born in the same year.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Much like Brown, Tiller is also celebrating an album milestone as his acclaimed debut album TRAPSOUL just hit 10 years.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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On Monday, April 7, the G20 actress, 59, made an appearance on Good Morning America to promote her upcoming action film, out on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday, April 10.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Schmitz says evidence from animal models suggests that physical activity triggers a series of chemical reactions in cells that promote health in multiple ways.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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Mary gives birth in a barn, and shepherds worship him.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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The sanctuary was built by African Americans who previously worshiped at Rock Springs Campground.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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Just last month, Krispy Kreme also announced another collection of limited-time treats as a part of its annual Chocomania celebrations.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Last week, President Trump, against the advice of almost every professional economist, announced substantial tariffs on almost every country in the world, thereby launching an economic war--a global trade war.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Greene deflected and bashed the Biden administration while praising the Trump administration before circling back to the purpose of the news conference.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The reality star also praises Buteau for showcasing a wedding between a Black trans woman and a straight, cisgender white man on a major streaming platform like Netflix.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Glorify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorify. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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