DEIFYING Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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verb

present participle of deify

as in worshipping

to love or admire too much materialistic people who deify money

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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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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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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

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

But for allies of a vice president who’s uniquely willing to feed his online trolls, Magness struck a nerve by elevating Vance’s comments that the dollar’s reserve-currency status could be hurting the US’ ability to export goods.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The conflict in the Middle East, now nearing its six-month mark, has sent oil prices higher, elevating inflation concerns.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of elevating

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After the September 2025 shooting, law enforcement said the social media companies were slow to produce information about the shooter's online profiles, which included posts idolizing of other mass shooters.

— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of idolizing

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In time, generations of directors and studio execs who came up revering trailblazing path set by 1970s New Hollywood titans like Coppola would come to fundamentally see the sequel in a different light as a result.

— Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of revering

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Earlier this year, the diner rolled out the Fiesta Chicken Protein Bowl, promoting the dish's 52 grams of protein.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Before putting your home on the market, talk with your REALTOR® about their strategy for promoting your property and whether your home will be listed in the MLS from the start.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 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

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