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as in excites
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promotes
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalts
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevates
Recently, researchers have made a major leap forward by engineering a novel cathode material that dramatically elevates performance, bringing us closer to practical, high-efficiency thermal energy systems.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Though Robby Hoddinott was responsible for the track’s prickly guitar lead, the backing of bassist-pal Dave Torbert from New Riders of the Purple Sage elevates Weir and the song’s rhythmic bottom to something uplifting and downright prancy.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Silky wide-leg pants offer a softer, more fluid silhouette that elevates even the simplest tops while allowing for effortless movement.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
By identifying that meth elevates levels of a key immune molecule that drives both neuroinflammation and dopamine release, our recent findings offer a potential target to treat meth addiction and reduce relapse.
—Habibeh Khoshbouei, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
And there’s only one Laurie, who elevates hauteur to high art.
—Judy Berman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The pebbled vegan leather feels luxe and wearable, while the gold hardware elevates the overall look.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Both are prolific scorers, yet their playmaking ability is what elevates them to the next tier.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Gift with Taste 672 elevates gifting with flexible deliveries of Napa’s most exceptional reds, handpicked by Robb Report editors.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Though Robby Hoddinott was responsible for the track’s prickly guitar lead, the backing of bassist-pal Dave Torbert from New Riders of the Purple Sage elevates Weir and the song’s rhythmic bottom to something uplifting and downright prancy.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Silky wide-leg pants offer a softer, more fluid silhouette that elevates even the simplest tops while allowing for effortless movement.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
By identifying that meth elevates levels of a key immune molecule that drives both neuroinflammation and dopamine release, our recent findings offer a potential target to treat meth addiction and reduce relapse.
—Habibeh Khoshbouei, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
And there’s only one Laurie, who elevates hauteur to high art.
—Judy Berman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The pebbled vegan leather feels luxe and wearable, while the gold hardware elevates the overall look.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Both are prolific scorers, yet their playmaking ability is what elevates them to the next tier.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Gift with Taste 672 elevates gifting with flexible deliveries of Napa’s most exceptional reds, handpicked by Robb Report editors.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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Tapascott said speed alone no longer excites drivers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is prime energy for planning, learning, or reconnecting with a long-term vision that excites you.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
4 Jan. 2026
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The seat cushion lifts up to reveal a storage compartment for a secret spot to keep books, blankets, and other items.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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That law also lifts Illinois’ nearly four-decade ban on new base-load nuclear power plants.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The brand notes that the foundation has a special cell oxygen booster that protects your skin from blue light and promotes cell regeneration for healthier-looking skin.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Knowing how to prune a money tree (Pachira aquatica) properly promotes bushier growth while keeping your plant more compact.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Anti-Defamation League said Blood Tribe practices Esoteric Hitlerism, a belief system that exalts Adolf Hitler as a deity, as well as Wotanism, a white supremacist variant of Norse Paganism.—
Brett Barrouquerre,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2023
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That extraordinary footage, along with video shot by bystanders and a 3D model created by CNN of the confrontation, shows Good and her wife challenging ICE officers – but also raises new questions about Ross’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, Stanford student and Drop the Charges organizer Mark Allen Cu said the case raises broader questions about free speech and dissent on campus.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Fitzgerald settlement ennobles neither side.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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With artists hailing from across the globe, the show fosters connection and uplifts the human spirit through the boundless creativity found in thread, fabric and fiber.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Dec. 2025
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What has meant the most to me is how the Festival continues to build community — one that not only celebrates artistic excellence but actively uplifts underrepresented voices and filmmakers who challenge the status quo.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2025
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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.—
SHIRA EFRON,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Elevates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevates. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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