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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
The elastic waistband adds flexibility, while the contrast side stripe gives them a subtle sporty finish that elevates the overall look.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Based in Savannah, Parker’s elevates the typical travel stop with a hospitality-first approach, offering everything from fresh grab-and-go options to hot bars serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at select Parker's Kitchen locations .
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The three-time All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist is a renowned two-way force, the kind of player who anchors elite defenses and elevates offenses with his scoring and playmaking ability.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
That same economic strength also elevates the odds that Californians will keep their paychecks.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Hanging it on the wall creates a clean, streamlined look that instantly elevates the room.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Love Story, by turns, elevates its lovers, pities them, humanizes them.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Wise’s essential deployment of tension is absent without the compressed grain that elevates it.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026
Evans stepping into this role for his first Broadway outing is a major casting event — and placing a performer of his profile into the production’s most iconic part immediately elevates the revival’s visibility.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Based in Savannah, Parker’s elevates the typical travel stop with a hospitality-first approach, offering everything from fresh grab-and-go options to hot bars serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at select Parker's Kitchen locations .
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The three-time All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist is a renowned two-way force, the kind of player who anchors elite defenses and elevates offenses with his scoring and playmaking ability.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
That same economic strength also elevates the odds that Californians will keep their paychecks.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Hanging it on the wall creates a clean, streamlined look that instantly elevates the room.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Love Story, by turns, elevates its lovers, pities them, humanizes them.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Wise’s essential deployment of tension is absent without the compressed grain that elevates it.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026
Evans stepping into this role for his first Broadway outing is a major casting event — and placing a performer of his profile into the production’s most iconic part immediately elevates the revival’s visibility.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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What excites him most about Sunday is experiencing the city in a new way.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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But what excites you about doing the 50-km distance race?—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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That lifts the cap to $59,950 for an individual or $85,600 for a family of four.—
Mark Dee
March 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Aubrey talked about Fairbairn’s contract being the rising tide that lifts all boats.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Soaking causes the corms to swell, potentially doubling their size, which ensures faster sprouting, promotes strong root development, and leads to earlier blooms.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Scientific studies have also shown that proximity to the ocean promotes health, and some research even suggests that coastal living increases longevity.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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At a time when our right to protest is under siege, this sci-fi yarn exalts the way an individual’s conviction can plant seeds of change, leading to a stronger sense of community.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Boyes, too, exalts the elephants like a man possessed.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Wall Street is looking for a clear read on the return on investment of Oracle's AI bet when the company reports earnings Tuesday, in addition to any future capital raises.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Friedman said the growing number of cases raises serious concerns about whether passengers can truly know who is driving them.—
Amy Corral,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Fitzgerald settlement ennobles neither side.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Introducing the pair through a press tour that intoxicates but doesn’t welcome fans in feels, if nothing else, honest.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Moon uplifts vulnerable Chiron, spotlighting your comfortable 4th house and your profound 8th house.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis presented an award to Eliza Woloson, author, anthropologist, and co-founder of the global Women Have Wings Prize, whose work uplifts women leaders across cultures and continents.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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