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adjective

Definition of exaltednext
as in glorious

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verb

past tense of exalt
1
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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2
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
Adjective
The judge then holds high the dictionary as the exalted source. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2026 Like their ancestors, Maria Theresia’s eleven surviving children were expected to place the demands of their exalted family before any preference or need of their own. — Literary Hub, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
And martyrs are exalted in Shiite Islam, Iran’s prevalent faith. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 Later years are to be exalted and welcomed. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exalted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalted
  1. glorious
  2. elevated
  3. praised
  4. famous
  5. celebrated
  6. honored
  7. blessed
  8. renowned
Adjective
  • Oh, and hundreds of her works fill the screen, a magnificent and vibrant tour through her glorious career.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of glorious
Verb
  • That judge is elevated to the Supreme Court for a term of no more than 10 years.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • The organization recently elevated 2025 MLB Draft selection Justin Lamkin to Double-A Northwest Arkansas after a strong start to his pro career.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Definition of elevated
Verb
  • Councilman Jimmy Inman also praised the late man in an emotional Facebook post.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • McMahon praised Wagner for complying with federal guidelines in a DOE press release.
    — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of praised
Adjective
  • Among them is the viral handbag brand Songmont, whose podcast asks famous directors or actors to discuss topics like self-acceptance and creativity in contemplative two-hour episodes.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Though famous for his love of real-world filmmaking, for shooting on location and doing effects in camera, not in post-production, Nolan likes to point out that his films have won three visual effects Oscars.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of famous
Verb
  • On July 4, as Americans celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary, the White House published a scathing attack on the Smithsonian Institution, in particular its National Museum of American History, reports the New York Times.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
  • Today's top stories America celebrated its 250th birthday this weekend.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 July 2026
Definition of celebrated
Adjective
  • In addition to Nicolas Winding Refn and Takashi Shimizu, other honored guests include Canadian Trailblazer Award winner, Indie Maverick Award recipient Don Hertzfeldt, and Denis-Héroux Award winners Robert Lepage and Louise Portal.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
  • As the lines between digital and traditional entertainment continue to blur, Instagram is giving its creators the ability to try their hand at some time-honored storytelling formats.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
Definition of honored
Verb
  • Midway through the service, the bishop blessed the shrine grounds with holy water.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • He has been blessed with terrific talent but clearly has melded that talent to win games and keep the clubhouse on the same page.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of blessed
Adjective
  • The market does not reward investors for owning renowned brands.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Now, renowned chef Cyril Lignac has moved the London outpost of his Saint-Germain gem to 41 South Audley Street, five years after choosing the British capital for his debut outside his native France.
    — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
Definition of renowned

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