exalts

verb

present tense third-person singular of exalt
1
as in elevates
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 celebrates
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 exalts At a time when our right to protest is under siege, this sci-fi yarn exalts the way an individual’s conviction can plant seeds of change, leading to a stronger sense of community. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Boyes, too, exalts the elephants like a man possessed. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026 Contrary to Mercury, the love planet exalts in this Water sign, making relationship dynamics smoother to navigate. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 The Anti-Defamation League said Blood Tribe practices Esoteric Hitlerism, a belief system that exalts Adolf Hitler as a deity, as well as Wotanism, a white supremacist variant of Norse Paganism. — Brett Barrouquerre, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalts
  1. elevates
  2. celebrates
  3. promotes
  4. praises
  5. blesses
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  • The cold temperature and the snap of the hardened chocolate really elevates the whole experience.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The fiber noticeably elevates hand feel, making denim smoother and softer against the skin, while adding a subtle sheen and surface richness that enhances the aesthetic.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevates
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  • In so doing it recodes the aesthetic flows the museum celebrates here as of course made visible by newly total conditions of capitalist flow.
    — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • By bringing together entrepreneurs, artisans, organizations, and residents, the event creates a vibrant marketplace that celebrates the unique character of Lake Barrington and the surrounding communities.
    — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrates
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  • Key Takeaways Eating three dates in the morning can support blood sugar and digestion throughout the day by providing fiber that slows the absorption of sugar and promotes regular bowel movements.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Living according to these rules holds up a divine standard for others to see and follow, which promotes harmony and order between people.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of promotes
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  • Later, after clearing the Silo 1 control room, Victor both chastises Camille for her failures and grudgingly praises her for lying so convincingly that his biometric lie detectors couldn’t detect it.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Scorsese, who directed the book’s film adaptation Hugo, also praises the novel for its innovation.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of praises
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  • When Mother Nature blesses the area with heavy snow, tee up for a day of skiing at nearby Windham and Hunter mountains, post up with s’mores in front of the fire pits on the property, or unwind in its Finnish-style sauna.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer blesses your 11th house of friends, community and long-term hopes, making collaboration warmer and all the more promising.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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“Exalts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalts. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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