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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as in glorious
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Recent Examples of exalted
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Founded in Manchester in 1963, Henri Lloyd holds an exalted place in the history of British sailing, having outfitted homegrown stars like Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 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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Verb
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The only practical way of getting to Greenland — for an exalted view of an eclipsed sun above icebergs and fjords — is to join an expedition cruise.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Founded in Manchester in 1963, Henri Lloyd holds an exalted place in the history of British sailing, having outfitted homegrown stars like Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
Verb
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The values Homer elevated, especially those of male honor and female duplicity, established parameters for the war story (and not only the war story) for centuries to come.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Wright was signed to the Commanders' practice squad and immediately elevated to the active roster alongside defensive tackle Sheldon Day.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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When speaking to cohost Julianne Hough before receiving her scores, Earle praised her partner for providing the same kind of tough, yet helpful feedback that Burke was about to offer.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Redditors in the comment section were appreciative of the woman’s lighthearted attitude about the mix-up and praised her for being understanding.—
Emily Rella,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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According to the Greek historian Herodotus, who composed his glorious amalgamation of legend and fact in the fourth-century BC, Helen never even reached Troy because Paris’s ship was blown off course.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bearzot was a more attack-minded coach than many of his predecessors, favouring a front three and a glorious playmaker in Fiorentina’s Giancarlo Antognoni, who recovered from a fractured skull to be fit for the tournament.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Others have celebrated him for his giveaways to locals.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t the first time the proud father has celebrated Sophie and her work ethic.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Queen of All Hallows' Eve — who not only throws an all-out shindig for her famous friends but also notoriously goes for broke with her costumes, too — spent all day posting hints about this year's look ahead of the big reveal.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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In 2019, the Burtka-Harris family channeled famous artists for their looks.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Steve Coppell’s team were settled and, in Wright and Mark Bright, blessed with one of the most potent strike partnerships in the country.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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And if you’re blessed enough to receive an inheritance abroad, don’t celebrate too quickly.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lapka was named to the All-Pac-10 second team after the 1979 season, one of five USC players to be so honored.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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With 160 honored guests at the banquet, everything from the silverware to the seating was strategically arranged in advance.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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From her stainless-steel demonstration kitchen, Agnes was able to broadcast episodes of the renowned Betty Crocker Cooking School of the Air locally in Valley Center.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Turks and Caicos is renowned for its crystal-clear waters diving, and with that in mind, reef health remains top of mind for all of the destination’s resorts.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Exalted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalted. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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