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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 elastic waistband adds flexibility, while the contrast side stripe gives them a subtle sporty finish that elevates the overall look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Based in Savannah, Parker’s elevates the typical travel stop with a hospitality-first approach, offering everything from fresh grab-and-go options to hot bars serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at select Parker's Kitchen locations .—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The War of the Worlds remake starring Ice Cube dominated the 2026 Golden Raspberry Awards, taking home five Razzies at the annual anti-Oscars that celebrates Hollywood’s worst the day before the Academy Awards.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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This issue celebrates the Los Angeles outdoors, the many lives to be lived under its unencumbered sky.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Soaking causes the corms to swell, potentially doubling their size, which ensures faster sprouting, promotes strong root development, and leads to earlier blooms.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Scientific studies have also shown that proximity to the ocean promotes health, and some research even suggests that coastal living increases longevity.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sosie praises her brother, whose acting experience has mostly been limited to shorts, for his willingness to accept notes — and there were plenty.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Lynne praises Missy Elliott’s sonic world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Honest words land softly as this Moon-Chiron trine blesses your 3rd House of Local Life, especially with Luna steadying your overall tone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Exalts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalts. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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