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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
Sleep is your metabolic reset button In a culture that glorifies hustle and late nights, sleep is often treated as optional.
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Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 16 June 2025
But there is a clear line between political critique and glorifying violent resistance.
—Lisa Katz, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025
Where early PHRs were glorified filing cabinets, today’s tools can interpret, surface, and contextualize insights.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
William Henry Johnson, a Black hero of World War I.
By attempting to reinstate names that many view as glorifying a racist legacy, Trump’s plan revives a painful national debate over how the country should remember its past.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 12 June 2025
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Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 16 June 2025
But there is a clear line between political critique and glorifying violent resistance.
—Lisa Katz, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025
Where early PHRs were glorified filing cabinets, today’s tools can interpret, surface, and contextualize insights.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
William Henry Johnson, a Black hero of World War I.
By attempting to reinstate names that many view as glorifying a racist legacy, Trump’s plan revives a painful national debate over how the country should remember its past.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorify
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Suede handbags will elevate your outfits, while slim sandals go with everything and do the look just slightly better than everyone else.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Studio Azuki plans to fuse this international momentum with Japan’s anime culture to pioneer new production models, elevate storytelling quality, enable fan collaboration and introduce social-first formats.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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In the post, Ramaswamy said America has venerated mediocrity.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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To read about the polymath was to marvel at how much he was venerated by the best and seemingly brightest.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Marilyn Manson made a short, virtual appearance at what was advertised as Ozzy Osbourne's final show with Black Sabbath.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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Harmon’s lateral agility and strong hands were as advertised during the offseason, but that was just football in shorts.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good Schmit and his grandson, Eddie. Members of the 2005 team are in Chicago this weekend to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the championship run.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The wrestling world just celebrated the 27th anniversary of Goldberg’s first world title win over Hulk Hogan on the July 6, 1998 broadcast of Nitro.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Investigators found no evidence of a client list or blackmail scheme involving prominent individuals, contradicting years of speculation and conspiracy theories that both Patel and Bongino had previously promoted.—
Adeola Adeosun
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Benson Boone has spent 2025 promoting his new album American Heart, which debuted on the Billboard charts just a few weeks ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Baseball fans, especially those who worship the New York Yankees, may want to contemplate a move to Florida.—
Madeleine Marr
July 3,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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The religious display of the Lady of Guadalupe in lights at the factory, Maria’s prayer table, my own religious statues outside my home, and the plastic Virgin Mary in yards are merely means to the end — worshiping God and thanking him for our existence, salvation and his abundant mercy.—
Judy Knotts,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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That is why the strong language that Donald Trump has been using since announcing an end to the pause is of real value.—
The Editors,
National Review,
11 July 2025
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Murderbot has been renewed for a second season, Apple TV+ announced Thursday.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Allow yourself to be seen, praised, or even vulnerable.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 June 2025
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In the days since the video was shared online, TikTok users have praised Row's husband for being so patient.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Glorify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorify. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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