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
  • The depth of humanity Kosztolányi brings to the sorrowful life of Skylark and her adoring parents is magical, and rewards anyone who overcomes its modest premise.
    New York Times, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • There is no cartoon background and no cutaway shots of a lively and adoring Roku audience.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The strongman leader broke precedent to remain head of the party and the state for a third term starting in 2022, and has so far avoided elevating an heir apparent.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
  • He was credited with elevating the revenues, profits and image of Macy’s West, successfully differentiating it from regional department store competitors, and evolving Macy’s private labels into private brands, with in-store shops, professional sales associates and full-price marketing.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sophia James began a TikTok experiment by posting seven videos promoting the same song to test the platform's algorithm.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
  • After decades of ignoring advances in data and analytics and mainly promoting from within, the Rockies seem intent on hiring an outsider to be their new head of baseball operations, after dismissing general manager Bill Schmidt at the start of October.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Still worshipping and leading others in worship – just on my own.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Its followers strictly adhere to the 29 commandments of Guru Jambheshwar, which include the sacred principles of worshiping and protecting all animals.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Other pastors are cautioning against politicizing his death and warning against idolizing him over the gospel.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Naroditsky grew up idolizing Kramnik, who is 50 and who had his heyday in the early 2000s, Rozman said in the video.
    Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Canonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canonizing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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