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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 woven texture adds a luxe-looking, summery touch that instantly elevates simple outfits.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
Having Fahadh Faasil on board elevates the excitement even further.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 June 2026
The thicker heels ensure better weight distribution, while the platform front elevates the ball of the foot.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The tragicomic, by contrast, elevates mixed affect as an ethical experience of a senseless world.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
This particular example elevates that story further.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 June 2026
What truly sets it apart is the decadent foie gras aioli that adds a velvety, indulgent texture and a depth of flavor that elevates every bite.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which degrades collagen and slows barrier recovery.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
This multifunctionality elevates the pump beyond a mere miniature compressor replacement.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
Having Fahadh Faasil on board elevates the excitement even further.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 June 2026
The thicker heels ensure better weight distribution, while the platform front elevates the ball of the foot.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The tragicomic, by contrast, elevates mixed affect as an ethical experience of a senseless world.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
This particular example elevates that story further.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 June 2026
What truly sets it apart is the decadent foie gras aioli that adds a velvety, indulgent texture and a depth of flavor that elevates every bite.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which degrades collagen and slows barrier recovery.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
This multifunctionality elevates the pump beyond a mere miniature compressor replacement.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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But what excites me is that the entire world, the entire nation, is behind us.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The film delivers the kind of ambitious, high-concept storytelling that excites audiences while remaining grounded in compelling human emotion.—
William Earl,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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But the government argued that barring a regular pot smoker from having a gun is permissible under the Constitution because the restriction lifts as soon as someone stops using drugs.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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July 23 – August 22 This morning lifts your confidence beautifully forward.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Similarly, fiber promotes satiety and fullness, as well as digestive health and regularity.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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This partly entails protection for refugees but also promotes border security and even migrant returns.—
Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 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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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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And the influence that both romantic and platonic relationships have over a person’s lifespan raises concerns about the current declines in social health.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The controversy raises broader concerns about facilities like Albany Care that provide homes and treatment for adults with serious mental illness.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The Fitzgerald settlement ennobles neither side.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Sahas Mehra,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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Say yes to learning that delights your spirit.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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