deifying 1 of 2

adjective

as in adoring
reflecting great admiration or devotion the deifying descriptions of military heroes that are often published in wartime

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deifying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of deify
1
as in worshipping
to love or admire too much materialistic people who deify money

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2
as in venerating
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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3
as in elevating
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 Synonyms for deifying
  1. adoring
  2. worshipping
  3. venerating
  4. elevating
  5. idolizing
  6. revering
  7. promoting
  8. exalting
Adjective
  • Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of adoring
Verb
  • 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
  • Jellicle Ball joins that lineage, inviting its audience to experience the joys of the Black and Latino ball scene while venerating its bittersweet roots.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Exquisite dribblers such as Olise need protecting and venerating.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of venerating
Verb
  • This franchise knows a thing or two about elevating backup QBs.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • In Rapid City, SD, CBS will go to Forum’s KNBN-TV, with Nexstar’s KCLO-TV also elevating The CW to the main channel.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Definition of elevating
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
Verb
  • Our history is complex but acknowledging its complexity shouldn't be considered inconsistent with loving our country and revering its founders.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 11 June 2026
  • What these men accomplished is worth remembering and revering even as their number dwindles.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Definition of revering
Verb
  • Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Padel clubs are increasingly promoting it as more than a sport, offering spaces where people can work, eat and socialize alongside the courts.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of promoting
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  • This has been an awesome showcase of American community, with our own USMNT support and other countries’ diasporas springing up exalting watch parties all over the place.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The story goes that Balanchine was so struck by the multi-colored glow of the jewelry displays at the Van Cleef & Arpels New York showroom that this led him to create a dance exalting their beauty.
    — Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of exalting
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