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as in elevated
to assign a high status or value to
a number of big names were recruited in the hopes that their presence would glorify the university's school of medicine in the eyes of the medical world
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as in worshiped
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
let us now glorify the Lord
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as in advertised
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
fond parents who glorify everything that their precious offspring do
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as in praised
to proclaim the glory of
the hillsides ablaze in red and gold silently glorify New England in the fall
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as in glamourized
to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant
don't let the job title "team spirit coordinator" fool you—he's nothing more than a glorified college cheerleader
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as in revered
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as in exalted
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorified
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Ennis was elevated to full champion status in November 2023 when the sanctioning body stripped Terence Crawford of the belt not long after Crawford unified the welterweight titles with a win over Errol Spence Jr.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025 -
While his draft stock elevated, the Cowboys kept losing games.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Thus, some investors are questioning if high-performing AI models really cost as much as advertised.—
Tomas Milar,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Today, the keto diet is often advertised and used for weight loss.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Having the right indie publisher entrusted with a revered brand is a rare treat.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
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For nearly four decades, Megadeth has been one of the most influential and revered bands in the genre.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In India, the demands of blood and soil are now pitted against the exalted idea of a more secular country.—
Aatish Taseer,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Most notable is Damian and his Tibetan singing bowls, which lull us into a dream-like state of exalted peace.—
Nina-Sophia Miralles,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Vogue Ukraine has always supported and promoted young national talents.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Weezer recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Blue Album, along with an accompanying tour and festival circuit.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Consistency and respect should be celebrated.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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All are worthy, but the 69-year-old Brewery Bar II shows many of them up with its face-meltingly hot variety of the traditional stew, available in cups, bowls, take-out containers and atop Mexican dishes and combos — including its unbeatable crispy rellenos.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Most Beautiful Places in Arizona Poll 2025 launched on July 15 with 10 gorgeously worthy contenders going head to head in a reader poll to determine the most stunning Arizona view everyone should see at least once.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Fans of the Land of Oz attraction in the North Carolina mountains were distraught over its sudden, announced closing on Friday.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Royals announced that X-ray results were negative for a fracture.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Glorified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorified. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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