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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.
—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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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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Eager to elevate your outdoor space ahead of porch-sitting season?—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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For instance, both January and February show a spike in trading the day before US inflation data is released, while activity in March was elevated on both the day of release and the day after.—
Justina Lee,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Where the magic happens, where communities come together in a historic venue to sing and celebrate and commiserate.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In fact, the Mango Collective initiative was created precisely for this purpose, as a platform to celebrate the creativity and innovation of ascending and independent designers, connecting their singular visions with Mango’s design expertise and international reach.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The top professional sports leagues formed a coalition with some broadcasters, including NBC and Fox, three years ago and agreed that betting should be marketed only to fans of legal age and that excessive gambling should not be promoted.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Musk promoted the accomplishment on Twitter.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Another shopper praised its significant support.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Drivers spoke at length on Saturday about his accomplishments, praising his toughness, competitive spirit and penchant for speaking his mind — all of which earned him a reputation as NASCAR’s villain.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Romantic relationships are blessed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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God bless America, God bless everyone.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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“Exalt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalt. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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