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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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
The tourist destination exalted for its sandy beaches and busy marina is replete with a former medieval royal retreat, Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort and the Citadel Palace.
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Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Venus is exalted — working at its fullest potential — in Pisces, making its journey all the more pivotal and auspicious.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The Vatican has for centuries sought to exalt faith through art, building monuments to biblical figures and church leaders.
—Alan Yuhas, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Students and staff at Florida State University came together in a peaceful vigil and serene outdoor service on Holy Saturday to exalt their strong sense of community after a shooting sent shockwaves across the campus of nearly 45,000 students.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Venus is exalted — working at its fullest potential — in Pisces, making its journey all the more pivotal and auspicious.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The Vatican has for centuries sought to exalt faith through art, building monuments to biblical figures and church leaders.
—Alan Yuhas, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Students and staff at Florida State University came together in a peaceful vigil and serene outdoor service on Holy Saturday to exalt their strong sense of community after a shooting sent shockwaves across the campus of nearly 45,000 students.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalt
Verb
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There are even aromatherapy options available for purchase to elevate your shower experience.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
26 May 2025
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The move is expected to elevate the importance of the State Department and Pentagon in advising Trump on important foreign policy moves.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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This Ohio woman sued her employer claiming discrimination over her heterosexuality, and this star celebrated her 60th birthday wearing a bikini.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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That visit coincided with the museum’s Wyeth retrospective, an exhibit which celebrated N.C. Wyeth, his son Andrew, and his grandson Jamie.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Pollard was promoted to be executive vice president in 1980 and then president and chief operating officer in 1981 before he was named ServiceMaster’s CEO in 1983, succeeding Wessner.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Drink Plenty of Water Drinking water may promote weight loss, but more research is needed.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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But authorities were praised for their quick response to the incident and swift updates.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Debatable, but then again, who doesn’t like being praised.—
Anna Juul,
The Dial,
27 May 2025
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Along with the support from their online community, Miranda says the family has been incredibly blessed by the outpouring of love and help from their local community.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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The King’s Hawaiian rolls at Publix may not have been formally blessed, but come summertime, there’s just no denying that there's something sacred about their delicious simplicity.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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“Exalt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalt. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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