as in elevates
to assign a high status or value to
our graduation ceremony was dignified by a visit from the mayor
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The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
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Adding a wreath to your door instantly elevates curb appeal and creates a warm, welcoming vibe.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, concerns about declining populations are fueling the pronatalist movement, which promotes higher birthrates and frames demographic decline as a threat to civilization itself.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chronic inflammation also promotes insulin resistance and cellular dysfunction that can lead to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, a growing concern.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Fitzgerald settlement ennobles neither side.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Dignifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignifies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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