as in glorious
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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
Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Such an exalted position also makes a school oblivious to what’s outside the fabled gates, no matter how many scholarships these schools award.
—David Galef/chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
Perhaps not on the same exalted plane as Spirited Away, but then what is?
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Agentic narcissists hold exalted views of themselves, seeing their competence and intelligence as far greater than that of others, Brunell explains.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Holding two Best Actor awards puts Brody in exalted territory, alongside Jack Nicholson, Marlon Brando, Tom Hanks, Dustin Hoffman, and Anthony Hopkins.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Such an exalted position also makes a school oblivious to what’s outside the fabled gates, no matter how many scholarships these schools award.
—David Galef/chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
Perhaps not on the same exalted plane as Spirited Away, but then what is?
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Agentic narcissists hold exalted views of themselves, seeing their competence and intelligence as far greater than that of others, Brunell explains.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalted
Adjective
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But Campbell spoke in such a way that Patriots fans could put aside the arm length/wingspan jabber for just a bit and embrace New England’s glorious past while daydreaming about a promising future.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Mallorca may be known for its nightlife, its glorious beaches and lately, unfortunately, some of its tourism growing pains.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The shoe also elevated the game in terms of marketing.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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While his draft stock elevated, the Cowboys kept losing games.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The funeral will take place in St. Peter's Square, the famous large plaza in front of the basilica in Vatican City.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, attendees on the first Monday in May can more or less count on rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most famous actors, models, singers, humanitarians—and even politicians.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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Weezer recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Blue Album, along with an accompanying tour and festival circuit.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Consistency and respect should be celebrated.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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God has blessed us to be able to take all these trips and visits.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Tatum said he has been blessed to play under Stevens, Udoka and Mazzulla.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Hollywood veterans as both producers and former co-chiefs of the film division at MGM, DeLuca and Abdy are renowned for their deep relationships with visionary moviemakers and long connection to prestige moviedom.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Cape Hatteras, North Carolina Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which stretches for about 70 miles, is renowned for its pristine beaches and the striking black-and-white striped Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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The research was designed to capture a look at much of the world, said study lead and report contributor Dr. Byron Johnson, distinguished professor of the social sciences at Baylor in Waco, Texas.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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Only this season for Valladolid has proved anything but distinguished.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Sacrifice and commitment have driven Emery to become one of football’s most eminent coaches.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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In over two decades of prolific dance making for companies around the globe, the soon-to-be 52-year-old became fascinated with telling stories of eminent Latin figures including artists Frida Kahlo and Fernando Botero and First Lady of Argentina Eva Perón.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Exalted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalted. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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