enthroning

verb

present participle of enthrone
as in elevating
to assign a high status or value to the literary world has enthroned Shakespeare for so long that his preeminence among writers seems unassailable

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  1. elevating
  2. promoting
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
Definition of elevating
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  • 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
Definition of promoting
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“Enthroning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthroning. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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