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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.
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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
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
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The woven texture adds a luxe-looking, summery touch that instantly elevates simple outfits.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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Having Fahadh Faasil on board elevates the excitement even further.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The acquisition marks a milestone for Dana-co as the company celebrates its 25th year in business and continues to expand its presence across intimate apparel, sleepwear and lifestyle categories.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
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Mika McCants, owner and CEO of Spoiled Boutique, is the creative force behind this Juneteenth celebration that celebrates culture, creativity and community.—
Laura A. Oda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Similarly, fiber promotes satiety and fullness, as well as digestive health and regularity.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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This partly entails protection for refugees but also promotes border security and even migrant returns.—
Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Ornatov praises this cleaner for its ability to dissolve and absorb the mess, which keeps you from having to scrub the same spot repeatedly—time saved, effort reduced.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Thorne wasn’t on set when the scene was filmed but praises Munden for his visual approach to the emotional moment.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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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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At a monastery in the Himalayan foothills, a teenage Buddhist lama blesses thousands.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Exalts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalts. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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