exalt

verb

ig-ˈzȯlt How to pronounce exalt (audio)
Definition of exaltnext
1
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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2
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 Beyond a glaring betrayal of the medium the Drafthouse once sought to exalt, the QR policy single-handedly reduces the theater from a sacred space to just another room, which is an illusion that even AMC nominally pledges to maintain. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026 The story goes that Balanchine was so struck by the multi-colored glow of the jewelry displays at the Van Cleef & Arpels New York showroom that this led him to create a dance exalting their beauty. — Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026 In her endeavor to exalt such a bleak world, Zuniga seems to be battling herself. — Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026 The savings plan has been exalted by some as a favorable path to secure a six-figure nest egg for their kids, but personal finance expert Dave Ramsey believes there are better ways to secure wealth. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exalt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalt
  1. elevate
  2. celebrate
  3. promote
  4. praise
  5. bless
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  • Morocco are already Africa’s history makers, but one more win would elevate them beyond the continental lens they’ve been viewed through up until now.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Here, two interior design experts share their go-to tricks for elevating your bathroom without overspending.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
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  • With tourists in the city almost like never before, residents celebrate the diverse walks of life.
    — Zuri Primos July 12, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • Afterward, celebrating English fans sang their curiously customary victory song, Oasis’ Wonderwall.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of celebrate
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  • Instead of promoting their efforts, Republican lawmakers were left scrambling when the president abruptly withdrew his support over a separate political fight.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The British Museum move, meanwhile, is a public happening organized as part of a citywide art trail to promote a world tour around BTS’s latest album.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
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  • Following Fuentes’ lead, other influencers on the far-right have also taken to questioning the Holocaust and filming videos praising Adolf Hitler, throwing Nazi salutes and singing along to antisemitic songs.
    — Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Bill Clinton, who was giving that day’s commencement address, praised El-Sayed in his own remarks.
    — Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Definition of praise
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  • Penned in partnership with Vallicelli Design studio, the newcomer is blessed with Pershing’s sporty DNA, combining a clean, contemporary silhouette with impressive performance specs.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2026
  • Paramount’s statement on Wednesday noted that regulators in numerous countries have already blessed the WBD deal.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
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