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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 luxurious touch of velvet elevates any look, while the thick straps and flat sole give it a practical element.
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Ana Serrano, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2026
While Western-style utility knives can make similar cuts, what really sets the petty knife apart is its pronounced heel—the part of the blade that elevates the handle off the cutting board.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
Infiniti’s ‘stadium seating’ approach elevates each row of seating above the row in front so every passenger has a clear view of the road, reducing motion sickness.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Painted by other hands, such a subject might have seemed voyeuristic, but La Tour elevates it to an act of witness.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Layering various natural scents with firewood creates a beautiful aroma and instantly elevates a space.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
The monochromatic set elevates the scallop with a textured embroidery, keeping it from feeling too childlike or overly saccharine.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
The magic of this bag is in its subtle details, which transforms and elevates it above the standard tote.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Time elevates those people and their deeds to the heights of deities, and American gods must be faultless.
—Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
Ana Serrano, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2026
While Western-style utility knives can make similar cuts, what really sets the petty knife apart is its pronounced heel—the part of the blade that elevates the handle off the cutting board.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
Infiniti’s ‘stadium seating’ approach elevates each row of seating above the row in front so every passenger has a clear view of the road, reducing motion sickness.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Painted by other hands, such a subject might have seemed voyeuristic, but La Tour elevates it to an act of witness.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Layering various natural scents with firewood creates a beautiful aroma and instantly elevates a space.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
The monochromatic set elevates the scallop with a textured embroidery, keeping it from feeling too childlike or overly saccharine.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
The magic of this bag is in its subtle details, which transforms and elevates it above the standard tote.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Time elevates those people and their deeds to the heights of deities, and American gods must be faultless.
—Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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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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Find something that excites you.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Wood said mortgage rates could rise more in the coming weeks if the disruption in oil supplies lifts inflation.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The authentication lifts the canvas’s worth from thousands to millions of dollars.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Mar. 2026
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Holiday marketing promotes diamond jewelry only as Valentine's Day or milestone anniversary gifts.—
Malana VanTayler,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Select a potting mix that promotes drainage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 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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Contrary to Mercury, the love planet exalts in this Water sign, making relationship dynamics smoother to navigate.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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But the limited support Beijing has offered Iran during two major military attacks over the last year raises questions about its reliability as a partner during adversity.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Assuming the toymakers’ claims are valid, Cross said, the apparent lack of oversight raises questions about companies’ ability to track how developers and third parties are using their systems.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
3 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 nurturing Moon in your 11th House of Charity uplifts rebellious Uranus, potentially sparking surprising invites or plan shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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Look for the subtle (and not so subtle) ways your community uplifts you, celebrates you, and provides you with safety.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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