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adjective

as in exalted

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verb

past tense of ennoble
as in elevated
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 ennobled
Verb
The entire production is ennobled by his gift for listening actively to scene partners rather than waiting for his turn to speak. — Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ennobled
  1. exalted
  2. elevated
  3. noble
  4. promoted
  5. magnanimous
  6. sublime
Adjective
  • But there’s also tragedy, not least in the nation’s failure to live up to its exalted ideals.
    — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026
  • Only four players have registered five-or-more goals and assists in the Premier League across each of the past three seasons, with Guimaraes finding himself in exalted company alongside Mohamed Salah, Bruno Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Definition of exalted
Verb
  • That judge is elevated to the Supreme Court for a term of no more than 10 years.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • The organization recently elevated 2025 MLB Draft selection Justin Lamkin to Double-A Northwest Arkansas after a strong start to his pro career.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Definition of elevated
Adjective
  • As a witty nod to the noble milieu and the Sciò family’s former residency, a family tree of portraits by Gucci collaborator Ignasi Monreal, hangs in the piano room outside of the restaurant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • Warm, fuzzy feelings for noble stupidity are an American thing, especially in politics.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
Definition of noble
Verb
  • While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of promoted
Adjective
  • Spielberg spared no expense when casting Richard Attenborough in the iconic role of Jurassic Park's magnanimous founder, John Hammond.
    — Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
  • Wilson was magnanimous in victory.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Definition of magnanimous
Adjective
  • Messi kicked off the tournament with a hat trick in Argentina’s opener against Algeria, followed that with a brace against Austria and then came off the bench to score his sixth goal against Jordan with a sublime free kick.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Like Padirac, this charming, atmospheric cheese shop, La Maison du Fromage, in the medieval centre of Limoges, is a sublime subterranean experience.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Definition of sublime

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