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For instance, with the moon exalted in Taurus, Mercury exalted in Virgo and Venus at home in the sign of Libra, the cosmos is practically working overtime for there to be tact, productivity and harmony in our exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026 -
As Alvarado explores repeatedly, Valdez rejected that pathway, instead honing his indigenous roots, and dedicating his life to exalting those who, like him, exist in the in-between.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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As in Samuel Beckett’s tragicomic theater and novels, Tarr’s movies, by turns funny and heartbreaking, dignify human struggle with a tenacity of vision and empathy.—
John Penner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mayor Melvin Carter was ramrod straight and dignified in his concession.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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And often the reaction is either to lionize these folks for their mountain accomplishments or demonize them those same pursuits.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
3 Dec. 2025
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Gelles avoids lionizing Patagonia’s leader, describing Chouinard’s mercurial leadership style that often bewildered his staff at Patagonia.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
20 Oct. 2025
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He's known for reshaping the Scottish government, expanding royal authority and being one of the few Scottish kings to be canonized by the Catholic Church.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the days after Kirk’s killing, that concern spilled into public view, as attempts by Netanyahu and prominent supporters of Israel to canonize the Turning Point founder as a Zionist to the end were refuted by Kirk’s close associates, many of whom are major players in the MAGA movement.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Throughout his career, Vō was revered for his talents as a colorist, collaborating with some of the most celebrated blondes in the business, from Paltrow to Britney Spears, Katherine Heigl and beyond.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Most families with dogs revere them.—
David L. Weimer,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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Written with the intimacy of a conversation among loved ones, Someday, Now invites readers to sit with loss while still reverencing the beauty of life, parenting, and letting our children flourish.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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But Pi is precociously enlightened, his innocence not a problem to be rectified but a quality to be reverenced.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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One example of a prominent woman in these writings is Thecla, venerated for her persistence, courage and influence.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
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Walsh venerates Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Apotheosize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apotheosize. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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