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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
For Field, the relationship between nature and humanity is what elevates the film.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Jennifer is a singular filmmaker, who brings a distinct, cinematic vision that elevates the material, while Goodfellas act as true curators – champions of great art and the artists behind it.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Bringing his experience of all things William Shakespeare, Branagh also elevates the stakes through the crafty addition of family drama.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Its seamless integration with QuickBooks Online elevates both apps, and the mobile experience is top-notch as well.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Carbajal says the absence of a Cinco de Mayo parade elevates the urgency for the need to support small businesses in communities like Little Village.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Carly elevates the aesthetic activities of suburban women everywhere to the status of—what, exactly?
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
If denim isn’t your thing, a wide-leg stretchy trouser instantly elevates any outfit while still feeling easy.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Lemon-Orange Buttercream Frosting elevates the decadence.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Jennifer is a singular filmmaker, who brings a distinct, cinematic vision that elevates the material, while Goodfellas act as true curators – champions of great art and the artists behind it.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Bringing his experience of all things William Shakespeare, Branagh also elevates the stakes through the crafty addition of family drama.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Its seamless integration with QuickBooks Online elevates both apps, and the mobile experience is top-notch as well.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Carbajal says the absence of a Cinco de Mayo parade elevates the urgency for the need to support small businesses in communities like Little Village.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Carly elevates the aesthetic activities of suburban women everywhere to the status of—what, exactly?
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
If denim isn’t your thing, a wide-leg stretchy trouser instantly elevates any outfit while still feeling easy.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Lemon-Orange Buttercream Frosting elevates the decadence.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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Share the idea, sketch the concept, or follow a conversation that excites you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Connecting with readers of all ages is what most excites her about returning to authoring.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The machinery lifts heavy pieces of concrete and rebar.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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The decision lifts Louisiana’s need to have two majority-Black districts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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The new law also adds restrictions to K-12 and higher education institutions, prohibiting school voucher funds from going to any school that promotes or that is affiliated with a terrorist organization.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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This promotes pleasant feelings between you and everyone around you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 May 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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School districts could then decide on their own whether to offer teachers raises and, if so, how big the pay hikes should be.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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These moves—when combined with other capital raises involving additional share issuances—have impacted the company’s stock price.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 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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If a project shoots in Manitoba, for instance, the federal and provincial credits and uplifts can add up to more than 60%.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 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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