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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
Gift with Taste 672 elevates gifting with flexible deliveries of Napa’s most exceptional reds, handpicked by Robb Report editors.
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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
This emphasis on both design purity and technical refinement elevates the Sweptail beyond a typical bespoke build.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
At the core of his work is FranShip—his distinctive philosophy that elevates the franchisor–franchisee relationship as the ultimate measure of success.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The result is a pragmatic environmentalism that elevates best practices across the industry, reshaping the way ski companies do business.
—Kimberly Beekman, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
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.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 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
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
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
This emphasis on both design purity and technical refinement elevates the Sweptail beyond a typical bespoke build.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
At the core of his work is FranShip—his distinctive philosophy that elevates the franchisor–franchisee relationship as the ultimate measure of success.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The result is a pragmatic environmentalism that elevates best practices across the industry, reshaping the way ski companies do business.
—Kimberly Beekman, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
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.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 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
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
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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In extremely dense fog, drivers are advised to turn on their hazard lights, pull over into a safe place, and if that’s on the side of the road or hard shoulder—turn off all lights except the hazards, engage the hand brake, and wait until the fog lifts.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Snap beats revenue expectations and lifts guidance.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Key Takeaways Persimmons are rich in fiber, which supports digestion and promotes heart health.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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Research suggests that movement helps to regulate circadian rhythm and increases melatonin production, which is a hormone that increases at night and promotes sleep.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
10 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 21 Nov. 2025.
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