1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to venerate
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
let us now glorify the Lord
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
fond parents who glorify everything that their precious offspring do
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of
the hillsides ablaze in red and gold silently glorify New England in the fall
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to idealize
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of glorify
Mainstream culture has consistently glorified smallness as ideal for women’s health, but the key to high performance and aging well is strength over size.
—
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Feb. 2026
Sharp Objects uses a murder mystery to excavate the rot at the core of a Missouri town whose mythology glorifies the Confederacy.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The campaign sparked a social media firestorm, in which critics said American Eagle was glorifying the actor’s white heritage.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Early-stage business culture often glorifies polish.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for glorify
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Feb. 2026
Sharp Objects uses a murder mystery to excavate the rot at the core of a Missouri town whose mythology glorifies the Confederacy.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The campaign sparked a social media firestorm, in which critics said American Eagle was glorifying the actor’s white heritage.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Early-stage business culture often glorifies polish.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for glorify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorify
Verb
-
Casetta Group, known for elevating boutique hotels, acquired Casa Cody in 2017 and renovated the property in 2020—updating the rooms while maintaining the unique charm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
-
Research shows that oral glutathione supplementation was effective in elevating reserve levels of GSH in the body which impacted immune function and levels of oxidative stress.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Seahorses are already venerated for having the unusual reproductive trait of the males being the ones that get pregnant.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Since becoming a global celebrity in the mid-’90s, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy has become venerated for her restrained, aloof glamour.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Unlike their peers in other major leagues, NBA players can invest in sports gambling companies and advertise for them, a right negotiated in the 2023 collective bargaining agreement.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
-
But success in those areas can be set up by results within the season and the product that the current team advertises to prospective players.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Always the competitor, Griffey is excited about the chance to get the shot of the World Baseball Classic, just like his photo of Rory McIlroy celebrating his 2025 Masters victory.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
-
In China, fans have no qualms about her dual identity – even celebrating her two silver medals this week and defending her against any criticisms for missing out on gold.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Many love songs idealize; here, John Prine and Iris DeMent sweetly rattle off a list of each other’s endearing imperfections.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
-
The characters are mostly idealized, the action is predictable, and its core conflicts derivative of those in the minds of most American teenagers in the middle of the 20th century.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Prominent surfing family Van Dyke, originally from Santa Cruz, California, was recognized in the international surfing community for his participation in competitions and his influence in promoting the sport in the Caribbean region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Books published in the last few years by Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Amy Coney Barrett were published in September, allowing time for the justices to promote them before diving into a new term.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
At Karmel Mall’s prayer hall, where hundreds worshiped daily, congregations were less than half their usual size, Sabri said.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
-
You’re encouraged to admire them, to worship them.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The bodies of all nine people who died in Tuesday’s avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area have been safely recovered from the slide area near Castle Peak in Nevada County, local authorities announced Saturday.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
-
Two weeks later, Homan announced the federal law enforcement presence in Minnesota would be scaled back.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Glorify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorify. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
