canonizing 1 of 2

present participle of canonize

canonizing

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of canonizing
Adjective
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canonizing
Verb
  • Laufey was standing in front of a packed crowd of some 12,000 adoring fans at Oakland Arena.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
  • A couple of good back slaps and thumps from the adoring crowd.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Additionally, 91% of 18-34-year-olds said elevating women into government positions is important, while 81% or 80% of the other age cohorts said the same.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Goad joined The Tennessean in 2016 as the business and entertainment editor and has been critical to the company’s digital growth, leading a dramatic expansion of music and entertainment coverage while elevating its enterprise business reporting.
    Nashville Tennessean, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Low-ranking states may also benefit from greater investment in public health services — promoting whole-person health and prevention of mental health conditions — that can be implemented in primary care offices, schools and other community settings, Reinert said.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Most recently, the actor has been on the film festival circuit promoting her forthcoming movie Christy.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • According to the latest statement from the Greater Manchester Police (GMP), a large number of people were worshipping at the synagogue when the attack happened at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Lee, one of the few female religious leaders of the 18th century, and her followers were known for worshipping through ecstatic song and movement.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Tarasov, 11 years Bobrovsky’s junior, grew up idolizing the Panthers’ starter and now two-time Stanley Cup champion.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
  • That something special largely comes from a heavy, spitting topspin forehand that dovetails with an aggressive backhand slice — the result of Tjen growing up idolizing three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025

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“Canonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canonizing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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