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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
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
In her endeavor to exalt such a bleak world, Zuniga seems to be battling herself.
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Vrinda Jagota,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
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.
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Literary Hub,
26 Mar. 2026
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Later years are to be exalted and welcomed.
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Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The story goes that Balanchine was so struck by the multi-colored glow of the jewelry displays at the Van Cleef & Arpels New York showroom that this led him to create a dance exalting their beauty.
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Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
In her endeavor to exalt such a bleak world, Zuniga seems to be battling herself.
—
Vrinda Jagota,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The judge then holds high the dictionary as the exalted source.
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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.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Later years are to be exalted and welcomed.
—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalt
Verb
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Toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, were not elevated, according to air district data.
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The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
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On Tuesday, more than a million fans took to the streets to celebrate Mexico’s advancement to the World Cup’s round of 16, a feat the national team hadn’t achieved since 1986, and with each victory, the human tide grows.
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As America begins to celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, there are nearly 800,000 customers without power as outages are reported across multiple states.
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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The company threw a lavish caviar party at Cannes and in May hosted panels promoting its cinematic tool at Amazon’s AI on the Lot event in Culver City.
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Leaders from India’s ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have publicly praised bhajan clubbing gatherings.
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Magazine, praising Swift's ability to handle intense public scrutiny.
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He has been blessed with terrific talent but clearly has melded that talent to win games and keep the clubhouse on the same page.
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Despite his age, Messi is still blessed with breathtaking skill, and is also fiercely competitive, even at training.
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“Exalt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalt. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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