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as in elevated
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 praised
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 exalted
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
The exalted goal of unity and mutual respect resonated.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
This is huge — Mars is exalted in Capricorn, meaning your ambition, drive, and professional focus are about to be unstoppable.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Perhaps the worst thing that Hollywood’s long-standing formulaic approach has done is to convince even sophisticated critics that movies can’t rival literature as exalted artistic achievements.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
The exalted goal of unity and mutual respect resonated.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Later years are to be exalted and welcomed.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
This is huge — Mars is exalted in Capricorn, meaning your ambition, drive, and professional focus are about to be unstoppable.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalted
Adjective
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And the greatest expression of care comes at the very last moment, in a final, glorious moment of surreal grace at the end of the novel.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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So campy and kitschy and glorious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This has elevated the need for specialists who are not only knowledgeable about destinations but also adept at managing the complexities of today's travel environment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Known for layered interiors infused with cinematic flair, Durham Ranch is quintessential Fulk—his distinctly Western take on Americana, elevated with chic accents and designed with entertaining in mind.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
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Peppa Pig’s latest season features a storyline about George’s deaf diagnosis and new hearing aid, a move praised by parents and advocates alike.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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Raskin praised Huffman for speaking out for the separation of church and state while showing respect for all religions and without attacking people for their faith.—
Alexei Koseff,
San Francisco Chronicle,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For the next 16 weeks, the man behind one of the most famous restaurants in the world was going to work with his 130-member team at the five-acre compound to create multi-course meals costing $1,500 a seat.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Its Healing Hair Oil is its most famous product, but with its reparative and growth-promoting benefits, the Damage Reverse Serum deserves to be in the spotlight, too.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chuando Tan celebrated his 60th birthday on March 3, and social media had a collective meltdown.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Eid al-Fitr, a holiday celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of the fast, is next week.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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So very, very happy, very thankful, very honored that this happened.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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The ceremony was held February 21, at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California, and honored film, TV, and multimedia works.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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We have been blessed to have his enthusiasm, leadership, and musical abilities at Capistrano Valley.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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For those of us who weren’t blessed with a grandmother gifted at pastry, graham cracker crusts are a lifesaver, serving as the base to some of our favorite pies and icebox desserts.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Edebiri plays Catherine, a brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert (Cheadle) who is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory proof is discovered after his death.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Two of the most renowned coaches in Colorado high school girls basketball history face off in Thursday night’s Final Four when Highlands Ranch’s Caryn Jarocki takes on Denver East’s Carl Mattei.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Exalted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalted. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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