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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
Adding Marner obviously elevates the Golden Knights — but their one-two punch still falls short of some of the best in the West, such as the Oilers and Avalanche.
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Thomas Pa’a Sibbett will receive the Social Impact Award for his work on the Apple TV+ series Chief of War, recognizing his achievements as a Native Hawaiian writer and producer whose storytelling elevates Indigenous narratives and advances authentic representation.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The rich texture instantly elevates even the simplest outfit, while the soft finish adds a touch of warmth that guards against autumn’s crisp air.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Practical footwear doesn’t have to be a secondary alternative to heels—in fact, your flats can be a versatile and sophisticated resource that elevates any outfit.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025
The straight, glossy black hair instantly elevates any look, with a middle part that reads both classic and sharp.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Being generous to other writers elevates everyone.
—Maris Kreizman
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Fogón Asado elevates the rich heritage of asado through a multi-course tasting menu that includes tableside preparation and pairings of local wines.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The heat wave also elevates fire risk.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Thomas Pa’a Sibbett will receive the Social Impact Award for his work on the Apple TV+ series Chief of War, recognizing his achievements as a Native Hawaiian writer and producer whose storytelling elevates Indigenous narratives and advances authentic representation.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The rich texture instantly elevates even the simplest outfit, while the soft finish adds a touch of warmth that guards against autumn’s crisp air.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Practical footwear doesn’t have to be a secondary alternative to heels—in fact, your flats can be a versatile and sophisticated resource that elevates any outfit.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025
The straight, glossy black hair instantly elevates any look, with a middle part that reads both classic and sharp.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Being generous to other writers elevates everyone.
—Maris Kreizman
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Fogón Asado elevates the rich heritage of asado through a multi-course tasting menu that includes tableside preparation and pairings of local wines.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The heat wave also elevates fire risk.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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The Knight of Wands brings a rush of passion, courage, and the desire to move boldly toward what excites you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Be clear about what excites you and look for tech that can enhance that experience in the bedroom.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fittingly, these finals get a full seven-game layout, and the team to earn four wins lifts the trophy (then sprays the trophy with sparkling wine).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Warm water lifts grime better and helps deep clean better than cold.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at an event as part of a national speaking tour and sponsored by the campus chapter of the organization, which promotes conservative principles among students across the country.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The agency also promotes the province to the major studios and streamers and other foreign producers looking to shoot movie and TV originals locally.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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The birds, sourced from Jurgielewicz Farms, an Amish producer in Pennsylvania that raises Peking ducks exclusively, are hung to dry overnight.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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In painting such a devastating picture of Biden, Harris raises questions about her own political judgment.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Fitzgerald settlement ennobles neither side.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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The first-time head coach was hired last year by Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and has created a culture of collective effort that uplifts that defense.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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For today’s banks, this means shifting focus from short-term returns to long-term resilience and financing industries that sustain communities, supporting inclusive economic growth, and designing technology that respects and uplifts its users.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 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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Since Officer Imani, who is investigating gun-runners, now seems to be related to Voight’s case, his curiosity only heightens.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
1 Oct. 2025
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Australia’s close proximity to—and interconnectedness with—Southeast Asia heightens the stakes.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Elevates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevates. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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