apotheosized

Definition of apotheosizednext
past tense of apotheosize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for apotheosized
Verb
  • 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
  • And martyrs are exalted in Shiite Islam, Iran’s prevalent faith.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Within two years, Pope Gregory IX had canonized him and laid the cornerstone for a basilica to house his tomb.
    Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
  • One of the most iconic couples of the 1990s, Carolyn and John’s place in Kennedy history was canonized by their untimely death by plane crash in 1999.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The one exception might be Scott Peacock’s recipe, which is as revered as the man himself and was the starting point for Quittner’s own biscuit journey.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The Cast Paints a Picture Several former SNL cast members weigh in during the trailer, and their comments sketch a portrait of a boss who is equal parts revered and inscrutable.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Keïta is lionized in the photo world, and in the art world at large, and rightfully so.
    Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
  • On Sunday, he was lionized as a Christian martyr and patriot committed to free expression and challenging liberal orthodoxy.
    Fortune, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Dozens of firearms also were recovered, including handguns with images of Santa Muerte (a Mexican folk saint venerated by drug dealers) and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
  • In ancient Greece certain mortals who had achieved kleos (glory or fame) in life were venerated in death.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Doncic’s defensive lapses are magnified, especially with the team’s recent inconsistencies.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • And these kinds of issues are magnified the closer the races are, especially with a president who has been quick to question election results.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Clint, who worshipped his dad, was his sidekick on those travels in a Volkswagen van retrofitted to make room for a couple of horses.
    Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
  • 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
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“Apotheosized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apotheosized. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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