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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The elastic-waist pants and Dolman-sleeve tee make for a true loungewear cut, but adding a designer-caliber shoulder bag and sleek sandals is the secret to instantly elevating the look for out-of-the-house activities.—
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For the occasion, Holmes stuck to her usual relaxed street style, elevating the look with Chanel’s cap-toe pumps.—
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Footwear News,
5 June 2026
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The probiotics help support gut health by promoting a balanced microbiome, the community of microbes that live in your digestive tract and influence digestion, immunity, and mood.—
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Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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Nobody should ever resort to violence to resolve conflict, especially someone tasked with promoting peace.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Enthroning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthroning. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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