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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
This is huge — Mars is exalted in Capricorn, meaning your ambition, drive, and professional focus are about to be unstoppable.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 Dec. 2025
Stadiums are secular megachurches, where believers gather to share communion, to exalt and mourn, and to don the vestments of faith.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
The less exalted won’t be so lucky.
—Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
Weeping delights in the exalted, the sublime, the magnificent — a symphony, a vista, megafauna, even a brilliant dissertation.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 Dec. 2025
Stadiums are secular megachurches, where believers gather to share communion, to exalt and mourn, and to don the vestments of faith.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
The less exalted won’t be so lucky.
—Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
Weeping delights in the exalted, the sublime, the magnificent — a symphony, a vista, megafauna, even a brilliant dissertation.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalt
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Casetta Group, known for elevating boutique hotels, acquired Casa Cody in 2017 and renovated the property in 2020—updating the rooms while maintaining the unique charm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Research shows that oral glutathione supplementation was effective in elevating reserve levels of GSH in the body which impacted immune function and levels of oxidative stress.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Always the competitor, Griffey is excited about the chance to get the shot of the World Baseball Classic, just like his photo of Rory McIlroy celebrating his 2025 Masters victory.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In China, fans have no qualms about her dual identity – even celebrating her two silver medals this week and defending her against any criticisms for missing out on gold.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Prominent surfing family Van Dyke, originally from Santa Cruz, California, was recognized in the international surfing community for his participation in competitions and his influence in promoting the sport in the Caribbean region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Books published in the last few years by Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Amy Coney Barrett were published in September, allowing time for the justices to promote them before diving into a new term.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop the Hoka Clifton 10, Hoka Bondi 9, and more, all praised by nurses who spend all day on their feet—with discounts up to 37 percent off.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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What customers are saying Gustavo’s Mexican Grill locations earn strong ratings on Yelp, where diners frequently praise the flavorful food, upbeat atmosphere and attentive service.—
Staff report,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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So far, the closest person the 2020s have to fill that slot is Glen Powell, a native of the Lone Star State blessed with a smile that melts butter and and aw-shucks amiability.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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The health tech crew has found a way to monetize our heartbeat, God bless ‘em.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Exalt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalt. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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