apotheosized

Definition of apotheosizednext
past tense of apotheosize

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Verb
  • Meanwhile, Jupiter — exalted in Cancer — brings expansion to themes of intuition, emotional intelligence, family bonds and home life.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
  • Onstage, Michael is exalted, transfigured, fully alive, with neither fear nor shame.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That’s what dignified the Rolling Stones.
    Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
  • He’s additionally dignified by his smart girlfriend, Murka (Anna Guliayeva), who has a level head, mad hacker skills and tattoos.
    Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Four years ago, the Church canonized him as a saint.
    Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
  • She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1995.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Widely regarded as one of California’s most important architects, Bernard Maybeck is revered for his rich designs ranging from bohemian clubhouses and woodland residences.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
  • Radio stars of the era were as revered as modern movie stars, so money-making opportunities were plenty.
    Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • In Trumpworld, he is lionized, ubiquitous, as loyal to the President in his way as Stephen Miller.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
  • Nursing has long been lionized as one of the most stable and safe professions for young graduates to pursue.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The backstory The Ritz-Carlton Maldives opening is bittersweet for followers of Kerry Hill, the late, venerated Australian architect responsible for some of the most legendary hotels in the last quarter-century (including several Aman properties and The Datai Langkawi).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • And the qualities that once stigmatized the sport are now venerated by the White House.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Rio Tinto As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy and electrification accelerates, copper’s status as the foundational metal of the 21st century becomes magnified.
    David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Everything is magnified when the Phillies do not score many runs.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • For decades your homepage was the front door, and brands worshipped Google to be found.
    Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • Those critics referenced the golden calf idol worshipped by the Israelites before Moses returned from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments in the Book of Exodus.
    Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
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“Apotheosized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apotheosized. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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