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as in to elevate
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 to venerate
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
let us now glorify the Lord
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as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
fond parents who glorify everything that their precious offspring do
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as in to celebrate
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 to glamourize
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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Recent Examples of glorify
The debate in Mexico over tightening regulations on songs that glorify drug trafficking has intensified in several parts of the country.
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Natalia Cano, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025
Dissenting scholars were purged or exiled, history was rewritten to glorify the Communist Party, and entire disciplines such as genetics were reshaped to fit political orthodoxy.
—Iveta Silova, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
That puts him on the highest shelf for those who glorify political violence.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Khalil has been accused of organizing an event that glorified Hamas' October 7 attack.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Natalia Cano, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025
Dissenting scholars were purged or exiled, history was rewritten to glorify the Communist Party, and entire disciplines such as genetics were reshaped to fit political orthodoxy.
—Iveta Silova, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
That puts him on the highest shelf for those who glorify political violence.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Khalil has been accused of organizing an event that glorified Hamas' October 7 attack.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorify
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For clean girl scent lovers looking to elevate their collection or gourmand enthusiasts willing to explore beyond their comfort zone, Angel Dust by Fugazzi might just be your next obsession too.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 May 2025
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But even more than her team depends on Clark, the league and the sport as a whole have leaned on the star to elevate its popularity.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Managing ego doesn’t mean failing to acknowledge rising generations of performers who, nearly to a woman, openly venerate her for helping to pave their way.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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From union leaders to foreign students There are some striking parallels between the throttling of civil liberties during the Cold War and President Donald Trump’s crusade against foreign students exercising venerated democratic freedoms.—
Rick Baldoz,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Bundling, or combining policies from the same provider, can result in big discounts: State Farm, Geico, Erie and Allstate all advertise rate reductions of up to 25% for enrolling in both home and car insurance.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Plants advertise their nectar and pollen with a sweet, enticing odor.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Cinco de Mayo is on May 5, and Chipotle is celebrating with a new gaming experience that can score fans some free food.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Today, Israelis are celebrating the 77th independence day of the State of Israel, the reborn nation state of the Jewish people.—
Noa Tishby,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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Among the cuts this year to the permanent employees were 200 probationary staff, dismissed because they had been either recently hired or recently promoted.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Healthcare advancements greatly influenced by AI include centralizing patient information and promoting individualized patient care (Glauberman, et.al, 2023).—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Alchemy 24s are introduced as a sneaker to be worshipped, but those and the other shoes featured throughout the film, lack detail.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Men, converting to worshipping a little white ball, plan their golf tournaments with each other, and find an enemy who must be humbled.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Emmy-winning historical drama will officially return for Season 2, FX announced on Wednesday, with physical production scheduled to begin in January in Vancouver.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Vanya, starring Olivier Award winner Andrew Scott playing all the play’s characters, has recouped its initial investment, producers announced today.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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With over 12,300 reviews and a 4.8-star average rating, shoppers praise the shirt’s softness, comfort, and moisture-wicking abilities.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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More recently, Brady praised Patrick and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce after the Chiefs duo surpassed Brady and Rob Gronkowski’s record for postseason touchdowns by a pair in NFL history in 2024.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Glorify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorify. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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