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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
Despite what the title of the anthology may suggest, Lucasfilm Animation isn't glorifying mercenaries and bounty hunters here… even if most of this episode is an awesome, explosive heist scene.
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 12 May 2025
Followers of the 764 network share all sorts of violent content with their victims, while some also glorify past mass-casualty attacks such as the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, or introduce victims to other extreme ideologies like neo-Nazism or Satanism, according to authorities.
—Mike Levine, ABC News, 6 May 2025
While the idea of being coupled up by one's thirties is frequently glorified online, Pat, who works in a corporate job, wants to focus on herself.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Many fans booed, but critics say the genre glorifies cartels and violence.
—Justin Porter, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 12 May 2025
Followers of the 764 network share all sorts of violent content with their victims, while some also glorify past mass-casualty attacks such as the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, or introduce victims to other extreme ideologies like neo-Nazism or Satanism, according to authorities.
—Mike Levine, ABC News, 6 May 2025
While the idea of being coupled up by one's thirties is frequently glorified online, Pat, who works in a corporate job, wants to focus on herself.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Many fans booed, but critics say the genre glorifies cartels and violence.
—Justin Porter, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorify
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Eye-catching knobs and pulls made a splash in many booths at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show this year, and brands like Rous and Plank Hardware are delivering standout designs that elevate cabinetry and furniture with a fresh, must-see flair.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Watson elevated the black top and blue jeans formula with her styling, accessorizing with a pair of chunky black boots and dangling, shoulder-grazing earrings.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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No ancient European cathedral is complete without its holy relics, which are venerated by the faithful as sacred artifacts from various saints and the life of Jesus.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
21 May 2025
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The same gospel, venerated with incense, will now be chanted in Greek.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
18 May 2025
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Just a short drive from Reykjavik, the Golden Circle is advertised as an ideal route for first-time visitors or anyone short on time.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Available drugs were advertised on these apps in stories that disappeared within 24 hours and in posts that were removed after a certain amount of time, according to the federal agency.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Carey recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of her album The Emancipation of Mimi with The Emancipation of Mimi (20th Anniversary Edition) and an additional digital deluxe edition.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Clara Adams, a sophomore at North Salinas High School, crossed the finish line first at last Saturday’s meet and immediately ran to her father, David Adams, to celebrate.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Pollard was promoted to be executive vice president in 1980 and then president and chief operating officer in 1981 before he was named ServiceMaster’s CEO in 1983, succeeding Wessner.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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But on one March evening, these hulking installations were just a backdrop: Goose, and 1,000 of its most ardent fans, descended on the space for a special event promoting the ascendant Connecticut jam band’s new album, Everything Must Go (released April 25).—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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Anthony Levandowski, the former head of Google’s self-driving-car division, for instance, founded an organization to worship artificial intelligence as a godhead.—
John Kaag,
The Atlantic,
28 May 2025
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But beyond prosecuting the suspect in this case, there must be a concerted strategy to make sure that America remains a safe place for Jews to live and worship.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 May 2025
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The new parents announced their son’s arrival a few days after his birth, sharing a joint Instagram post with a photo of the newborn sleeping next to a wooden sign.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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His final match as a professional footballer — Morton announced his sacking on September 19 — ended in a 1-0 defeat.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Mamdani has also been praised as a prolific communicator and has run a social media-savvy campaign.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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During the trophy ceremony, Paolini praised her partner.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Glorify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorify. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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