ennobling

present participle of ennoble

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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. 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
Verb
  • His stature as the greatest ever keeps rising, elevating, growing.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • After having given up on the medium, King discovered these writers elevating superhero stories into a prestige art form.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Lemon balm, which aids sleep by promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • Ads promoting Democratic candidates, on the other hand, shy away from specific policy proposals.
    Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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