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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
But this new term elevates it, incorporating an aesthetic and lifestyle into the overall vibe.
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Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026
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This shift elevates the system from a theater-level asset to a strategic weapon tied directly to national command structures.
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However, the ability to control the G2 with the R1 smart ring is novel compared with the G1, and elevates the experience a bit.
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That, in turn, elevates the risk of facing collection issues, but not every borrower is equally vulnerable.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Backed by McCourt Global and its executive chairman Frank McCourt, the PJL is a global competition that elevates high-performance riders and horses.
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Winning back-to-back titles elevates a program to a new level.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026
The fashionable eyewear elevates any look for any occasion and can fit into anyone’s lifestyle.
—Advertorial, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
This shift elevates the system from a theater-level asset to a strategic weapon tied directly to national command structures.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2026
However, the ability to control the G2 with the R1 smart ring is novel compared with the G1, and elevates the experience a bit.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
That, in turn, elevates the risk of facing collection issues, but not every borrower is equally vulnerable.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Barroom darts may be familiar territory, but Flight Club Denver elevates the pastime into a sleek, high-tech experience set in a space that feels like a British pub meets a Victorian fairground.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Backed by McCourt Global and its executive chairman Frank McCourt, the PJL is a global competition that elevates high-performance riders and horses.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Winning back-to-back titles elevates a program to a new level.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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Now, under normal conditions, one photon excites one electron, creating a single unit of usable energy, known as an exciton.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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Something about them having passed away allows for them to be presented on a level playing field, and this is what excites me about this exhibit.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Owning even a few hours of exclusive Masters coverage lifts the value of Prime Video’s entire sports portfolio.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hysterical strength is when people exhibit superhuman abilities during life-and-death circumstances, and the most common example is when a mother lifts a car to rescue her child.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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But, what a lot of the longevity industry promotes offers drops in the bucket while things that can have the greatest impact go undervalued, Swisher said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 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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But for some immigrant families, the new requirement raises concerns.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Brandon builds a fire, loads the smoker with hot charcoal, puts the pig in, and then pulls the tenderloin only a few hours into the cooking process; Sieger puts the pig in first, then gently raises the temperature, and does not pull the tenderloin separately.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 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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Curiosity and discipline pair up as the exuberant Sun uplifts accountable Saturn in your 9th House of Observation, asking for purposeful exploration today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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