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as in elevates
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 venerates
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
let us now glorify the Lord
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as in advertises
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
fond parents who glorify everything that their precious offspring do
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as in celebrates
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 idealizes
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 glorifies
Early-stage business culture often glorifies polish.
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Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Non-meat mains are… fine… but this joint glorifies the carnivorous lifestyle.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Our culture often glorifies doing more, but rest is just as vital.
—Kelly Mickle, SELF, 29 Dec. 2025
At war’s end, the narrative that develops valorizes physical courage, glorifies battlefield heroics, and vilifies hubris.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Former President Joe Biden recognized both Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day in 2021 amid widespread concerns that honoring the explorer glorifies the exploitation and genocide of native peoples.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Philosophy often glorifies the builders of grand systems — the bold architects of thought who draw sweeping maps of reality.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The platform bans content that glorifies violence, incites harm or celebrates attacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In a sport that glorifies toughness, strength and resilience, we athletes must display discipline and respect in order to preserve the values that make competition meaningful and instructive for the generations that follow.
—Ron Mix, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Non-meat mains are… fine… but this joint glorifies the carnivorous lifestyle.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Our culture often glorifies doing more, but rest is just as vital.
—Kelly Mickle, SELF, 29 Dec. 2025
At war’s end, the narrative that develops valorizes physical courage, glorifies battlefield heroics, and vilifies hubris.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Former President Joe Biden recognized both Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day in 2021 amid widespread concerns that honoring the explorer glorifies the exploitation and genocide of native peoples.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Philosophy often glorifies the builders of grand systems — the bold architects of thought who draw sweeping maps of reality.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The platform bans content that glorifies violence, incites harm or celebrates attacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In a sport that glorifies toughness, strength and resilience, we athletes must display discipline and respect in order to preserve the values that make competition meaningful and instructive for the generations that follow.
—Ron Mix, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorifies
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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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Walsh venerates Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Democrat who venerates more government but sidesteps California’s failing public schools and crushing cost of living.—
John H Bolthouse,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Many of the women were invited by Greenberg, who found them through a dating web site that advertises itself as a venue for older men to meet younger women, according to court records.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her poster advertises 10-mile log flume tours for 95 cents with dinner included, featuring authentic recipes from her parents.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
18 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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Gen Z, in particular, has moved away from the hustle-and-grind culture of the 2000s and early 2010s and instead idealizes wellness, leisure and affluence without overt labor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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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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Magician Doug Henning announces plans to build Veda Land, a theme park based on magic, mysticism and transcendental meditation, in Osceola County.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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American Express announces the new platinum business card.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
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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“Glorifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorifies. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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