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as in to adore
to love or admire too much
materialistic people who deify money
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2
as in to venerate
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 to elevate
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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Recent Examples of deify
Giuliani was pretty unpopular by the end of his second term and then 9/11 happened and he was deified.
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Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
While the titan from Krypton can often seem stoic and deified, Corenswet's Kal-El can be quite passionate about his views and express them loudly.
—EW.com, 10 June 2025
His resume speaks for itself — no need for the on-air cast to go overboard in deifying him.
—Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
That should have been seemingly enough for Schmidt to be deified in Philadelphia.
—John Perrotto, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
While the titan from Krypton can often seem stoic and deified, Corenswet's Kal-El can be quite passionate about his views and express them loudly.
—EW.com, 10 June 2025
His resume speaks for itself — no need for the on-air cast to go overboard in deifying him.
—Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
That should have been seemingly enough for Schmidt to be deified in Philadelphia.
—John Perrotto, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deify
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Still, their esoteric acid rock was revered and adored by their huge and loyal fanbase, known as Deadheads.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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Leave it to a Housewife to find an adoring gay to glom on to.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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One example of a prominent woman in these writings is Thecla, venerated for her persistence, courage and influence.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
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Walsh venerates Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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Chávez then moved to elevate reserves of the Orinoco Belt.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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If a pet must stay outdoors, its shelter should be weatherproofed, dry, insulated, elevated off the ground, and facing away from prevailing winds.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Miles Mullin, the vice president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, said faith leaders can and often have led protests on social issues, but those should never prevent others from worshipping.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Oscar Wilde made the strongest case that worshipping beauty for its own sake can end only in death and destruction.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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Throughout his career, Vō was revered for his talents as a colorist, collaborating with some of the most celebrated blondes in the business, from Paltrow to Britney Spears, Katherine Heigl and beyond.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Most families with dogs revere them.—
David L. Weimer,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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LinkedIn data reveals that employees who combine hard and soft skills get promoted about 8% faster than those who focus only on technical abilities, and skills like communication, teamwork and problem solving are linked to promotions up to 11% faster.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Your goal is not to be liked by everyone.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ridley likes to create the base by blending different shades of cream and brown polish with a gradient brush (a thin nail brush with spiky bristles) to create the fur-like look and texture.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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For instance, with the moon exalted in Taurus, Mercury exalted in Virgo and Venus at home in the sign of Libra, the cosmos is practically working overtime for there to be tact, productivity and harmony in our exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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As Alvarado explores repeatedly, Valdez rejected that pathway, instead honing his indigenous roots, and dedicating his life to exalting those who, like him, exist in the in-between.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Deify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deify. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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