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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
Contrary to Mercury, the love planet exalts in this Water sign, making relationship dynamics smoother to navigate.
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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
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 statement piece instantly elevates a boots-and-leggings combo, as evidenced by the above look.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Normal People is a devastating series in the mold of classical Hollywood melodramas, outfitted with a superb cast that elevates the material at every turn.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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Três bistro, the main dining spot, celebrates the island's landscapes, both in its design and its ingredients.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sunday, February 9 Andre Howard, a then-10-year-old who was one of the two dozen people hurt in Northeast Philadelphia, celebrates the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs while recovering in the hospital.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The event, which promotes TV shows and movies for the year and beyond, had only been announced to the press.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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North Dakota and Rhode Island have among the most restrictive statewide bans, requiring phones be kept in inaccessible storage, according to an analysis by the Institute for Families and Technology, a nonprofit that promotes digital safety for children.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sandy praises every crew member for their growth, commitment, and performance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cassidy praises Sturm Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy coached in the B’s organization for 15 years, the last six-plus as head coach in Boston.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 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 7 Feb. 2026.
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