canonizing 1 of 2

adjective

as in exalting

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canonizing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of canonize
1
as in adoring
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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2
as in elevating
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 canonizing
Verb
From ancient epics to contemporary headlines, humans have spent centuries canonizing courage as a rare and admirable virtue. — Cynthia Pury, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026 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 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
  1. enshrining
  2. adoring
  3. elevating
  4. worshipping
  5. promoting
  6. idolizing
Adjective
  • This includes re-enshrining, codifying and strengthening our inalienable rights in the United States and abolishing ICE to ensure immigration and the struggle of migrants is treated as a civilian one, requiring support instead of brutality and criminalization.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Definition of enshrining
Verb
  • During his rally in Milford, northwest of Detroit, the crowd was adoring.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Despite fans of the Gap brand adoring the original Happy Stripe sweater design, many found this new iteration to be lackluster in comparison.
    — Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of adoring
Verb
  • Pinnock, in particular, is at his best here, showcasing a diabolical cruelty and terrifying manipulation, elevating the story and the show to a different level.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • As a longtime hub for free arts education and festivals, the campus redesign seeks to better serve Watts residents and visitors while elevating the towers as a defining symbol of Los Angeles.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of elevating
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  • Visitors from the four corners of the soccer-worshipping earth descended upon our huge and beautifully chaotic country and a whole bunch of them seemed to fall in love with the place and its people.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
  • Inside, inscriptions bearing Paser's name depict him worshipping various deities inside shrines, as well as seated with his wife before an offering table.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of worshipping
Verb
  • It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • As in 1926, some concrete plans will be unveiled during the summit, including the creation of an international NGO dedicated to protecting and promoting independent cinema worldwide, Variety has learned.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of promoting
Verb
  • Fedorov, just 35 years old, has spent his career idolizing the startup, entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley, and sought to recreate it in Ukraine.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
  • The legend of Caitlin Clark was blossoming, with millions of average Americans idolizing her family-first background and humble Midwestern roots.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of idolizing

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“Canonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canonizing. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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