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as in to adore
to love or admire too much
a singing star so canonized by his fans that they refuse to believe anything bad about him
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as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to
those movie buffs who have canonized Alfred Hitchcock as filmdom's preeminent director
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Recent Examples of canonize
Hip-hop never should've relied on a TV network to canonize the culture.
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Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Though their relationship remained largely implied throughout the series, it was officially canonized… in the very last episode of the show.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
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
She was canonized in 1267 and became the patron saint of brides, widows, the poor and those whose children have died.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Though their relationship remained largely implied throughout the series, it was officially canonized… in the very last episode of the show.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
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
She was canonized in 1267 and became the patron saint of brides, widows, the poor and those whose children have died.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canonize
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The show chugged along nonetheless, gradually attracting fans who adored its stark cinematography and weirdo colloquialisms.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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At 48 percent off, the traveler-adored Matein Travel Laptop Backpack is an excellent, sensible gift that can function as both a personal item and an everyday sightseeing tote.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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All of the adults in the study had elevated LDL cholesterol levels despite being on a stable course of lipid-lowering therapy like statins for 30 days or more.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Professional interior designers will often turn to HomeGoods in search of affordable yet stylish finds that will elevate any room.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Families who live, work, worship and raise their children here belong here.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Adventurous cinephiles came to worship his enveloping dramas, and directors like Jim Jarmusch and Gus Van Sant were heavily influenced by his contemplative style and underappreciated deadpan comedic style.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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Still, the district put full faith in its current coaches, promoting from within.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The series is part of the theater's efforts to promote accessible, affordable arts programs for the Aurora community.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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And when diners nearby half-turned their heads to check if the foreigner liked it, Chen saw my expression of delight.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Did all the Luki members immediately like the idea of a film about or what was their reaction?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Americans are free to protest thanks to the rights enshrined in the First Amendment, but those rights have limits.—
Cate Charron,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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After a House investigation, the Legislature canceled its longstanding contract enshrined in state law with the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, which Carr oversaw, and which acted as a passthrough for federal grants to 42 shelters across Florida.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Canonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canonize. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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