as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to
the heroic actions of firefighters during the terrorist attack did much to ennoble the profession of fire fighting in the public mind
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Recent Examples of ennoble
The Fitzgerald settlement ennobles neither side.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
Instead, this publication has hummed with creative, ennobling intellectual tension and debate.
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Michael Brendan Dougherty,
National Review,
10 Apr. 2025
Its main focus is ennobling the essence of lava as a driving force for innovation in a contemporary age, as well as celebrating its centuries-old Neapolitan craftsmanship that has led to the creation of scenographic spaces, settings and projects.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
At number 38, the extraordinary Hôtel Maurel de Pontèves—built by one Pierre Maurel, a cloth trader who was ennobled and became provincial treasurer, is worth a closer look.
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Kate Maxwell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2022
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
Instead, this publication has hummed with creative, ennobling intellectual tension and debate.
—
Michael Brendan Dougherty,
National Review,
10 Apr. 2025
Its main focus is ennobling the essence of lava as a driving force for innovation in a contemporary age, as well as celebrating its centuries-old Neapolitan craftsmanship that has led to the creation of scenographic spaces, settings and projects.
—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
At number 38, the extraordinary Hôtel Maurel de Pontèves—built by one Pierre Maurel, a cloth trader who was ennobled and became provincial treasurer, is worth a closer look.
—
Kate Maxwell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ennoble
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Toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, were not elevated, according to air district data.
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The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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The company threw a lavish caviar party at Cannes and in May hosted panels promoting its cinematic tool at Amazon’s AI on the Lot event in Culver City.
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“Ennoble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ennoble. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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