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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
Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Meet her siblings Being a Supreme Court justice brings with it somber black robes and an exalted status.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
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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Adjective
Having arrived at last at an exalted status, nothing would pry William from it.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Meet her siblings Being a Supreme Court justice brings with it somber black robes and an exalted status.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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 exalted
Adjective
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In the summertime, those same hills are alive with glorious hiking and biking among high mountain meadows and pristine lakes.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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Geekie, who had one goal in 14 games, fanned on two glorious one-time attempts on the only power play in the period.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Sovereignty and national identity are elevated above institutional restraint.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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The random gunfire that night created concern, elevated to shock and grief when Myers spoke to her neighbor after seeing police arrive.—
Steve Pickett,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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And in a return of goodwill, Gun Owners of America praised him for withholding judgment on the facts of the case.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aliso Niguel coach Keith Barnett praised the effort of his freshman point guard, Iribarne.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rich, famous and powerful people have been named and shamed.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Being incredibly famous in the heart of Silicon Valley adds a complicated dynamic to being a parent.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Among the celebrities who loved the post were award-winning singers Yolanda Adams and Melba Moore, actress Sharon Lawrence, celebrated dance choreographer Jamal Callender, and Access Hollywood co-host Scott Evans.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Vonn celebrated with Team USA teammate Breezy Johnson after Friday’s training run but declined interviews.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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When the Super Bowl kicks off on Sunday, one local fan will be there as an honored guest.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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If topics feel heavy, suggest a pause and return with notes so feelings stay honored while plans keep moving toward real stability that everyone understands.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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My parents never failed to regard themselves as blessed, especially in the darkest of times.—
John E. Green,
Time,
1 Feb. 2026
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Canlemas Day began as a Catholic tradition in which people took their candles to church to be blessed and used through the rest of the year, according to The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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An infamous chapter in Kentucky history will make its big screen debut at the renowned 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival, held in Austin, Texas in March.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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Travelers who want a base with a bookish atmosphere, where renowned writers crafted masterpieces, and with plenty of cozy corners to dive into a good book, have some page-turning prospects, from London to San Diego’s Coronado Island.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Exalted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalted. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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