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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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Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026 -
The Verdict On Abe Lincoln’s Favorite Cake Although Abe adored this dessert during his lifetime, it is said to have become even more closely tied to the Lincoln family after his assassination.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 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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Dozens of firearms also were recovered, including handguns with images of Santa Muerte (a Mexican folk saint venerated by drug dealers) and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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This has elevated the need for specialists who are not only knowledgeable about destinations but also adept at managing the complexities of today's travel environment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Known for layered interiors infused with cinematic flair, Durham Ranch is quintessential Fulk—his distinctly Western take on Americana, elevated with chic accents and designed with entertaining in mind.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
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Clint, who worshipped his dad, was his sidekick on those travels in a Volkswagen van retrofitted to make room for a couple of horses.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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At Karmel Mall’s prayer hall, where hundreds worshiped daily, congregations were less than half their usual size, Sabri said.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The post sent shock waves across the region, where Chavez was revered for decades, from blue-collar neighborhoods such as Pacoima, where the annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice has taken place for years, to rural pockets where farmworkers toil, to the halls of government.—
Ryan Carter,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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It may be revered by automotive purists—and have experienced the slightest bit of a resurgence with Zoomers earlier this decade—but the manual transmission is on its last legs.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
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He was promoted to associate head coach from assistant on October 14, 2025.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fleck promoted next year’s deeper crop of pro prospects.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bonzagni, who grew up a Rangers fan and idolized outfielders David Murphy, Craig Gentry and Josh Hamilton, didn’t make Carroll’s varsity team in any of his first three high school seasons.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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At Junya Watanabe, models walked with a sense of performance rarely seen today except in old videos of couture shows from the 1990s, wearing gowns assembled of athletic equipment and tacky leopard and faux fur fabrics of the kind idolized by Limited Too shoppers.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2026.
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