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as in adored
to love or admire too much
materialistic people who deify money
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as in venerated
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
some ancient pagans deified such objects of nature as trees and rivers
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as in elevated
to assign a high status or value to
the sense of entitlement felt by athletes who have been deified all their lives
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More than anything, in the halo headpieces that are her signature accessory, Mary recalls a medieval religious icon, the Holy Virgin as fictional diva, touching down on stages in major markets to be adored by seas of light-waving supplicants.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
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Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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There, at the present-day Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a bishop held up the cross for several hours as the faithful venerated it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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They were venerated as their tribes’ leaders.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Dana Walden was elevated to president and chief creative officer, unifying the company’s creative businesses.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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He had been elevated to the job in the middle of the 2000 season, but had not been given the full-time position.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2026
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For nearly three decades, Muslims have worshiped at that 1,200-square-foot home on Bush Street without incident.—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Romans worshipped power and dominance.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nicknamed Wilmywood, Wilmington has long been revered by Hollywood for its mild temperatures and versatility—and recently, travelers have begun to take note.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The epic is revered by Hindus as a sacred devotional text.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Soyfer said one of the goals of the litigation is to build a movement that leads to a higher ruling to broadly curb the surveillance state promoted by the widespread adoption of ALPR cameras.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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But Macy's was instrumental in transforming how the season was promoted in other ways as well.—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Growing up, McIlroy idolized the 82-time PGA Tour winner and aimed to emulate his game after Woods.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The kid in question was Dustin Pedroia, who Murphy coached at Arizona State from 2002-04, and who Durbin idolized growing up.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The savings plan has been exalted by some as a favorable path to secure a six-figure nest egg for their kids, but personal finance expert Dave Ramsey believes there are better ways to secure wealth.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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And martyrs are exalted in Shiite Islam, Iran’s prevalent faith.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Deified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deified. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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