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present participle of glorify
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glorifying

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adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorifying
Verb
  • Director Kenneth Branagh treats the fairy tale with as much respect and elegance as a Shakespeare play, elevating the source material to something grander.
    Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Together, the books and the show prompted a reckoning over Cromwell’s reputation, elevating him from villain to hero.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Fans booed everything from a Netflix mention to Hogan promoting Real American Beer, which Hogan owns alongside minority owner WWE.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Also, an activation event promoting Meta Quest with an appearance by Jane Fonda promoting her new VR fitness series in West Hollywood has been canceled.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Notable events that have occurred – and have realistically overshadowed some technical releases from the OCC – include the forming of a strategic bitcoin reserve, announcing plans to amend tax treatment for cryptoassets, and a complete overhaul of crypto policy at the SEC.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Parton released the song shortly after announcing the passing of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died at the age of 82.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
  • David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.
    Olivia Bellusci, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Fans of ’20s jazz will detect reverent references to the styles of Helen Morgan, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington and other jazz grants.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The magazine saw itself as literary but not self-serious; if the stereotypical National Geographic story was a walk through the jungle recounted in hushed, awed tones, its Outside equivalent was a little dustier, wilder, and less reverent.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But for now, gamers aren’t necessarily giving the AI that is being used reverential treatment.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • To his reverential student, Fermi confided a regret.
    William J. Broad, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • Conway, an Irishman like Fennell, rides a motorbike, inspires worshipful devotion in his crew, and can free-dive to extraordinary depths.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
  • The secret in the biscuits is the pairing of cheddar with bacon, with the overall result being worshipful thanks from those who are lucky enough to partake.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Featuring a trendy square neckline and thick, supportive straps, this bodysuit has a luxurious, peach fuzz-like texture that’s soft to the touch while still touting the sweat-wicking, quick-drying power of Lululemon’s other Nulu pieces.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
  • In the meantime, some of Apple’s domestic rivals have been touting their own AI features that are available on devices now.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Glorifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorifying. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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