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as in to elevate
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 to celebrate
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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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 exalt
Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
The issue before us right now is not principally the character of Donald Trump, which is exalted by his supporters, deplored by his opponents and generally disregarded by the plurality of the electorate.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025
Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Photo : Mecum Auctions Never Released Stateside The Skyline GT-R’s exalted status with enthusiasts and collectors also has something to do with the fact that it was never officially sold in the U.S. As beloved as the car may be today, it was never produced in huge numbers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
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Verb
While a ranking is necessarily an occasion to exalt the greatest and shame the worst, with very few exceptions there’s something to like in every single one of these films, and a few of them even hit greatness.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
The issue before us right now is not principally the character of Donald Trump, which is exalted by his supporters, deplored by his opponents and generally disregarded by the plurality of the electorate.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Even among this exalted company, Isak compares well, ranking eighth.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Photo : Mecum Auctions Never Released Stateside The Skyline GT-R’s exalted status with enthusiasts and collectors also has something to do with the fact that it was never officially sold in the U.S. As beloved as the car may be today, it was never produced in huge numbers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalt
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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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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
Adjective
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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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In 2022, SpaceX private astronaut and billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman proposed launching a private mission to boost, and also perhaps repair and upgrade, the famous telescope.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Caliente came to public prominence after competing on season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and quickly became one of the show’s most celebrated queens.—
Manila Luzon,
Billboard,
30 Apr. 2025
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The castle, located on the shore of Lough Corrib, has hosted royalty and celebrities for years, earning a reputation as one of Ireland's most iconic and celebrated landmarks.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The benefits of Powertec’s home and commercial equipment quickly became evident, attracting the attention of globally renowned bodybuilders grappling with the same challenges.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Puerto Rican painter and philanthropist Tony Bechara, who as board chair of El Museo del Barrio oversaw the New York institution’s transformation from a local concern to an internationally renowned repository of Latinx and Latin American Art, died in New York on April 23, his birthday.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 May 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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From solemn oaths to intricate voting procedures and the famed white smoke, here’s how the centuries-old process unfolds.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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The premier event held at the famed Churchill Downs has become one of the most coveted social events of our time.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Winning the French Open would be the 25th Grand Slam in Djokovic's illustrious career, with the No. 2 spot belonging to Nadal's 22.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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The annual event took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where Coppola’s family, his close friends and colleagues lauded his illustrious career.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Exalt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalt. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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