Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apotheosizing
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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 -
The executive is looking to bring the Kate Somerville brand back to a strong position by leaning into its clinical roots and exalting its hero ExfoliKate line of cleansers and treatments, priced between $46 for a foaming wash and $85 for an exfoliating treatment.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
30 Dec. 2025
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Ryan believes that canonizing Kirk as the patron saint of MAGA may have backfired in a subtle but important way.—
Ryan Broderick,
Rolling Stone,
24 Nov. 2025
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Almost all the speakers leaned into deeply religious themes, canonizing Kirk and reflecting on his dedication as a Christian.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys legend actually got a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy a sixth time Tuesday, as the NFL tabbed him to unveil it at the Super Bowl LX fan experience as part of honoring a longtime FedEx employee.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Artworks by Dara Birnbaum and Elaine Sturtevant flank the building’s entrance, honoring the theater’s origins as a women’s civic center.—
Will Fenstermaker,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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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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Freedom of religion Those who were worshipping at Cities Church when the service was disrupted also have a First Amendment right to practice their religion.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The original movie followed MacCaullay as a young bride hunted by her spouse’s wealthy family on her wedding night as part of a Devil-worshipping ritual.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Astros plan to open the season with a six-man rotation, magnifying the need for relievers who can pitch multiple innings.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the Californian designer thought to continue amplifying his now global message by magnifying his show.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
23 Jan. 2026
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That curriculum encourages public school children to embrace 13 principles, including being honest, respecting authority and resolving conflicts without violence.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Look for ideas that support joy while respecting your goals, like visiting secondhand stores or seeing a matinee showing rather than a full-price one.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The group received admiring press, and was funded by Congress and various philanthropies; the budget at Dare headquarters eventually approached twenty-five million dollars a year.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Along with admiring the fountain's grandeur, many who visit the fountain to toss a coin into the water with their right hand over their left shoulder.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Apotheosizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apotheosizing. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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