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as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to
popular support and media hype have exalted Super Bowl Sunday to the level of a national holiday
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as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of
monstrous, gaudy gambling palaces that seem to exalt the very notion of excess
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Recent Examples of exalt
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.
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Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
In her endeavor to exalt such a bleak world, Zuniga seems to be battling herself.
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Vrinda Jagota,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
The savings plan has been exalted by some as a favorable path to secure a six-figure nest egg for their kids, but personal finance expert Dave Ramsey believes there are better ways to secure wealth.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
Trump’s version of Christianity instead preaches no mercy for those against him, demands followers exalt him above everything, celebrates the gaudy instead of the godly.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
In her endeavor to exalt such a bleak world, Zuniga seems to be battling herself.
—
Vrinda Jagota,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
The savings plan has been exalted by some as a favorable path to secure a six-figure nest egg for their kids, but personal finance expert Dave Ramsey believes there are better ways to secure wealth.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
Trump’s version of Christianity instead preaches no mercy for those against him, demands followers exalt him above everything, celebrates the gaudy instead of the godly.
—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalt
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More than any of them, Hart elevated unselfishness to an art form.
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The film is only elevated by the two leads – newcomer da Costa and Molloy - who have amazing chemistry.
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Moroccan supporters, who had arrived in force, marching toward the stadium amid pounding drums and chants, celebrated their team’s victory and advancement.
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Best Amazon Prime Day Travel Deals Vacation season is in full swing, and Amazon is celebrating with huge Prime Day deals on all sorts of travel essentials.
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Supporters of Amendment 3 have used Thursday’s court ruling to promote the new amendment.
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Many supported their battle, praising them for taking the step.
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Sebastián Beccacece, the coach of La Tri, praised Ecuador fans in his pre-game news conference.
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But there is something about catching a wild fish in its native environment, and in this country, we are blessed with an abundance of places to do just that.
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God bless the United States of America.
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“Exalt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalt. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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