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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Recent Examples of dignifies
The recognizing states will have to step up, too, by making their security guarantees concrete and by helping shape a Palestinian state that does not threaten its neighbors and dignifies its people by providing functioning institutions and proper services.
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Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignifies
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Bernheim elevates wheat to barrel‑proof centerpiece status.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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However, what elevates proceedings from mere political proclamation is Shah’s unyielding focus on his trans characters’ multifaceted experience.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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This prevents reactive behaviors from spreading to the team and promotes calm, consistent leadership, which is more effective for sustained performance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Microsoft, which widely promotes its Copilot technology, has lagged behind internet rivals in creating AI tools and services that resonate with users.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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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 30 May. 2026.
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