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Recent Examples of dignify That might seem heavy-handed in a drama in which euthanasia is a key political issue on the table, but Sorrentino and Servillo dignify those scenes, further humanizing De Santis. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025 Additionally, Get Sh*t Done’s Rebecca Rowntree will look at what happens when humans and AI collide, and Accenture Song’s Nick Law will speak about the work creatives have to do to dignify emerging technology with human empathy. Paula Hendrickson, Variety, 9 June 2025 Ajayi Jones dignifies the child and creates space for emotions in a colorful storybook with many important moments sparked by one of her earliest recurring memories. Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025 The only real originality in the accounts of Jesus’ virgin birth is their distinctly Jewish and prudish tone, with the impregnation dignified and at arm’s length rather than represented, as in the Hellenistic myths, as a shower of gold or the lovemaking of an amorous swan. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dignify
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  • After the Browns traded veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this week, fans and pundits speculated whether Sanders would even be elevated to the second-string job, or remain in the third-string role behind Bailey Zappe.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Trocheck was elevated to alternate status after taking on many captain duties without the formal title last season, enshrining the Pittsburgh youth hockey legends as the leading voices in New York’s locker room.
    Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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  • To avoid tired, swollen feet, swap your ankle socks out for these Charmking compression socks, which promote good blood circulation in the air.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Leo will soon embark on his first international trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to focus on promoting peace in the Middle East.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Dignify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignify. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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