as in elevating
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 ennobling
Mary Kay could have no doubt that selling was an ennobling endeavor, since God Himself seemed to be endorsing it.
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Teeth or Pants, the show has a way of both laughing at and ennobling its own failures.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Work for human beings, then, is necessary and even ennobling.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Teeth or Pants, the show has a way of both laughing at and ennobling its own failures.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Work for human beings, then, is necessary and even ennobling.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ennobling
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While her defensive energy contributed to the team’s depth, a scoreless night highlighted the utter absurdity of the league elevating a backup guard over the most prolific scorer in basketball history, especially on a night when the team was already missing its star center.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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As reported, Gucci is anchoring the core of its business in a strong midprice proposition between 2,000 euros and 3,000 euros, elevating its top tier with distinctive details and richer materials, and redesigning entry level styles without compromising quality.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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Screen Brasil reaffirms Embratur’s role in promoting the country internationally and expanding the international reach of Brazilian productions.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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On Sunday, the league posted a social media graphic promoting its doubleheader on NBC/Peacock.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The story goes that Balanchine was so struck by the multi-colored glow of the jewelry displays at the Van Cleef & Arpels New York showroom that this led him to create a dance exalting their beauty.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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As Alvarado explores repeatedly, Valdez rejected that pathway, instead honing his indigenous roots, and dedicating his life to exalting those who, like him, exist in the in-between.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Ennobling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ennobling. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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