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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
While there have been many fine adaptations of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Alastair Sim's performance as the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge elevates this version to must-see status.
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Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
The advanced energy management system elevates the ride experience, allowing users to push boundaries with confidence—whether tackling steep hills, rough paths, or long-distance adventures.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Ramsay, collaborating with Alice Birch and Enda Walsh on the adaptation of Harwicz's novel, elevates the wonderfully complex world.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Obviously, everyone kind of elevates when one guys like that goes down.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Gift with Taste 672 elevates gifting with flexible deliveries of Napa’s most exceptional reds, handpicked by Robb Report editors.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The hand-stitching elevates these slippers and gives you a tougher outsole.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The mesh upper has a subtle hint of sparkle that instantly elevates any travel outfit, while the supportive soles keep your feet comfortable all day.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Thoughtful details include an efficient water heater, a deep kitchen sink, and an aesthetic marble bathroom that elevates the space.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
The advanced energy management system elevates the ride experience, allowing users to push boundaries with confidence—whether tackling steep hills, rough paths, or long-distance adventures.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Ramsay, collaborating with Alice Birch and Enda Walsh on the adaptation of Harwicz's novel, elevates the wonderfully complex world.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Obviously, everyone kind of elevates when one guys like that goes down.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Gift with Taste 672 elevates gifting with flexible deliveries of Napa’s most exceptional reds, handpicked by Robb Report editors.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The hand-stitching elevates these slippers and gives you a tougher outsole.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The mesh upper has a subtle hint of sparkle that instantly elevates any travel outfit, while the supportive soles keep your feet comfortable all day.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Thoughtful details include an efficient water heater, a deep kitchen sink, and an aesthetic marble bathroom that elevates the space.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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What excites you most about this new class of female rappers, especially the ones that are coming out of Atlanta?—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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In this case, intense ultraviolet light from the supernova excites surrounding helium atoms, and these atoms then transfer energy to other elements like oxygen and nitrogen also present around the dying star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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One of those walls, a massive glass awning-style window, lifts skyward to erase the boundary between indoors and out, revealing a sprawling terrace that feels suspended above the city.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Simulating natural light is one of many ways biophilic design promotes wellness.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Calf raises with a slow lower Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and lift both heels as high as possible.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The new study raises important questions about the role flexible work arrangements could play in helping fertility rates rebound, Bloom said.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Fitzgerald settlement ennobles neither side.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Creating a brand that uplifts underrepresented communities is my proudest accomplishment.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 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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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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That imprimatur greatly heightens their appeal.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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The smaller field heightens the importance of precision, especially for a team missing its most creative players.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Elevates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevates. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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