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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
His slider is considered average by most evaluators but could be a pitch that elevates Santos into a better position if it’s tightened up.
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Billy elevates himself to her producing partner.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Add in a quality neck pillow and a travel blanket and pillow set to make economy feel first class, and suddenly your entire travel experience elevates without breaking the bank.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Beyond the familiar pillars of materials, complications, finishing, and technical merit, there is sometimes an intangible element, a certain coherence or emotional clarity, that elevates a watch from being simply well-made to genuinely interesting to a watch-a-holic.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
His performance level also elevates the other players in the attacking third.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Even in foundational assignments, Cid elevates the work to a professional caliber with their meticulous detail and confident mark-making.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Featuring a cat-eye silhouette, gold hardware, and a dark tortoise gradient, the Dupont sunglasses are a timeless pick that elevates any outfit while protecting your eyes.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Based in Savannah, Parker’s elevates the typical travel stop with a hospitality-first approach, offering everything from fresh grab-and-go options to hot bars serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at select Parker's Kitchen locations .
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Billy elevates himself to her producing partner.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Add in a quality neck pillow and a travel blanket and pillow set to make economy feel first class, and suddenly your entire travel experience elevates without breaking the bank.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Beyond the familiar pillars of materials, complications, finishing, and technical merit, there is sometimes an intangible element, a certain coherence or emotional clarity, that elevates a watch from being simply well-made to genuinely interesting to a watch-a-holic.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
His performance level also elevates the other players in the attacking third.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Even in foundational assignments, Cid elevates the work to a professional caliber with their meticulous detail and confident mark-making.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Featuring a cat-eye silhouette, gold hardware, and a dark tortoise gradient, the Dupont sunglasses are a timeless pick that elevates any outfit while protecting your eyes.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Based in Savannah, Parker’s elevates the typical travel stop with a hospitality-first approach, offering everything from fresh grab-and-go options to hot bars serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at select Parker's Kitchen locations .
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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Start a group chat about a volunteer idea that excites your curious mind, and invite one friend who loves to engage in lively brainstorming.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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What is the one trend in Asian cinema that excites you, and the one that concerns you?—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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The minimalist lobby is filled with contemporary artwork from an ever-changing array of artists, which lifts the space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Moore plays a fashion mogul whose company allegedly lifts designs from Palmer’s character while outsourcing production to factories abroad.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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According to Cubalex, a nonprofit organization that promotes human rights, nearly 160 protests have been reported across Cuba since March 6.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The organization is a movement with Christian ties that promotes peace, justice and equality.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 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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Thompson's attorney, Lee Merritt, disputes the department's findings and said the video raises broader concerns about police policy.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Gulf’s involvement raises the specter of the conflict expanding amid a push to reopen the strait.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 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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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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Beyond her artistic talent, Minh is a kind, collaborative, and self-motivated student who consistently uplifts her peers.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Elevates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevates. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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