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as in adored
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 elevated
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 canonized
Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Longo, a onetime satanist in the 1800s who was among seven new saints canonized this month by Pope Leo XIV, was an attorney whose foray into the occult purportedly led him to promise his soul to a demon.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
In certain circles, the book was canonized.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
All saints get their own day of celebration and remembrance, and this year marks the first one for Acutis, who was canonized by Pope Leo XIV earlier this year — the first such ceremony to be performed by the new pope.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 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
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
Since his death, two miracles have been attributed to him, and Pope Leo XIV canonized him Sunday.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
He was canonized over the weekend.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
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Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jennifer Aydin has revealed that one of seven new saints canonized by Pope Leo XIV at a recent ceremony was her great-great uncle.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Longo, a onetime satanist in the 1800s who was among seven new saints canonized this month by Pope Leo XIV, was an attorney whose foray into the occult purportedly led him to promise his soul to a demon.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
In certain circles, the book was canonized.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
All saints get their own day of celebration and remembrance, and this year marks the first one for Acutis, who was canonized by Pope Leo XIV earlier this year — the first such ceremony to be performed by the new pope.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 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
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
Since his death, two miracles have been attributed to him, and Pope Leo XIV canonized him Sunday.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
He was canonized over the weekend.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canonized
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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
Verb
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Why shouldn’t any ordinary, everyday object be elevated from functional to gallery-worthy?—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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Refinery issues in the Great Lakes and West Coast have kept prices elevated, and gasoline inventory data from the government showed another large weekly drop in supplies, which has temporarily propped up prices.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Barbour and Sorel Team on Outdoor Capsule The footwear brand and the venerable British outerwear company have teamed on a collection of apparel and shoes for fall.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety CEO and Group Publisher, who has been the driving force in the business transformation of Variety over the past dozen years, will step down next month after 28 years with the venerable entertainment news brand.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the Isan region of Thailand, an ancestral spirit named Ba Yan has been worshiped by villagers for generations.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sanskrit speakers worshipped Dyaus Pitr, or Sky Father.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Despite multiple reports from the students' parents and other employees and school families, the complaint claims, Milwaukee Public Schools leadership didn't take disciplinary actions against Kalumbula, but promoted him to acting principal of Milwaukee French Immersion School.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wash has been promoted to director of programming and original productions at Screambox, Variety has learned.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Los Angeles Dodgers had a blessed World Series run.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Meyers, who graciously agreed to an Evite for the blessed event, then suggested Swift send the invites in a picture frame, since people will probably frame it up anyway.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But in tech, where founders are idolized yet structurally undercapitalized as individuals, the idea is both obvious and overdue.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ed idolized Augusta and was disturbed that Henry, who often criticized and argued against her strict teachings, had much less admiration for her.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Three states have enshrined the change in law.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Doing so, the judge wrote, would violate religious freedoms enshrined in the First Amendment.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Canonized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canonized. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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