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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 German has repeatedly glorified his Welsh players’ roots over the past two years.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 28 July 2025
When Israelis no longer fear the next infiltration, and Palestinians no longer glorify the last.
—Margaux Chetrit, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
The key lessons from Duke’s book reminds me: Quitting is a Skill, Not a Failure – Society often glorifies perseverance, but knowing when to quit is essential for long-term success.
—Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country.
—Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 28 July 2025
When Israelis no longer fear the next infiltration, and Palestinians no longer glorify the last.
—Margaux Chetrit, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
The key lessons from Duke’s book reminds me: Quitting is a Skill, Not a Failure – Society often glorifies perseverance, but knowing when to quit is essential for long-term success.
—Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country.
—Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorify
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Your white blood cell and platelet counts may be off, your liver enzymes may be elevated or your kidney function tests may be decreased.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The look was elevated with her signature Corentino ring, a Magrit clutch, and block-heel baby pumps by Sézane, one of her go-to labels.—
Ben Jureidini,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
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The church has received visitors and pilgrims for decades who venerate the saint's faith.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Fans drive what art gets created, what products get made, who gets canceled, and who gets venerated.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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Trump’s softened stance on marijuana comes as the industry has tapped into his orbit, including through the American Rights and Reform PAC, which is financially backed by the industry and has advertised on its behalf, while also giving $1 million to Trump’s PAC, the Wall Street Journal reported.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The family was looking to buy a business and found Crown Hardware advertised for sale online.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex celebrated the drop on her Instagram Stories prior to sharing the details of her birthday celebration.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The goal cued stadium-wide celebrations that even saw Spirit keeper Aubrey Kingsbury sprint the length of the field to celebrate with her teammates.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Influencers promote the products and make big claims about their benefits.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
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Health care may include the use of hormones to delay puberty in adolescents, behavioral health counseling to support and promote the gender identity with which a person aligns, and hormone replacement therapy.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Garner provides programs in life skills, anger management, job training, religious study, and worship, creating new habits, culinary arts, embracing fatherhood, farming and gardening, manufacturing, and community college courses.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 Aug. 2025
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The event gave kids of all ages and all faiths a space to worship, fellowship and have fun.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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With the plans for the statue announced a year ago, Riley’s honor will come Feb. 22, when the Lakers host the long-time Riley rival Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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While the stock market soared to historic highs this week, the latest report from the consumer price index showed the cost of some everyday goods is climbing and the Federal Reserve announced that, across the board, inflation was unchanged.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Carbon dioxide usually gets blamed for climate change, not praised for solving it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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All were praised for easy-to-access anchors and ample legroom.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Glorify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorify. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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