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as in worshipping
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as in exalting
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as in elevating
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 venerating
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
let us now glorify the Lord
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as in acclaiming
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
fond parents who glorify everything that their precious offspring do
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as in praising
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 idealizing
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 glorifying
Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
The streets of Tehran were lined up with large Iranian flags and giant billboards glorifying the country's leaders and military achievements.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The shooter’s French-speaking sidekick, Iris, performed with biting brilliance by Julie Helga, addresses him as a friend, but the creators have gone out of their way to avoid glorifying him or his nihilistic destruction.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The Instagram post Robinson refers to in his lawsuit accused him of glorifying terrorism and praising Hamas.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Hegseth apparently delighted in dispensing death and elevating and glorifying war.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Critics have accused leaders of wasting tax dollars and glorifying a divisive figure.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
The campaign sparked a social media firestorm, in which critics said American Eagle was glorifying the actor’s white heritage.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The shadow is dreaming up chaos, glorifying dominance, or leaders competing to prove who is strongest, especially as Saturn prepares to join Neptune in Aries next month.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
Since 2024, model specifications do not block the chatbot from engaging in conversations glorifying violence.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
The streets of Tehran were lined up with large Iranian flags and giant billboards glorifying the country's leaders and military achievements.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The shooter’s French-speaking sidekick, Iris, performed with biting brilliance by Julie Helga, addresses him as a friend, but the creators have gone out of their way to avoid glorifying him or his nihilistic destruction.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The Instagram post Robinson refers to in his lawsuit accused him of glorifying terrorism and praising Hamas.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Hegseth apparently delighted in dispensing death and elevating and glorifying war.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Critics have accused leaders of wasting tax dollars and glorifying a divisive figure.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
The campaign sparked a social media firestorm, in which critics said American Eagle was glorifying the actor’s white heritage.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The shadow is dreaming up chaos, glorifying dominance, or leaders competing to prove who is strongest, especially as Saturn prepares to join Neptune in Aries next month.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorifying
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Its theme — that the rich are different, and in not-good ways — meant she’d be forced into a ritualistic game of hide-and-seek, running for her life from her devil-worshipping, masters-of-the-world in-laws.—
Michael Ordoña,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Mar. 2026
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Its theme — that the rich are different, and in not-good ways — meant she’d be forced into a ritualistic game of hide-and-seek, running for her life from her devil-worshipping, masters-of-the-world in-laws.—
Michael Ordoña,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
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Via one of popular music’s most stratospherically elevating climaxes, the song shifts into gospel overdrive with the explosive entrance of disco’s mightiest, most visceral vocalist, Loleatta Holloway.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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There is a fine line between elevating the league and overshadowing it.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Jellicle Ball joins that lineage, inviting its audience to experience the joys of the Black and Latino ball scene while venerating its bittersweet roots.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
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Exquisite dribblers such as Olise need protecting and venerating.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The ship’s captain, Jan Dobrogowski, issued a video message Monday praising passengers and crew for their perseverance and calling for respect for their privacy.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Those kind of plays have the Wild coaches praising Hartman for his maturity, in not taking the bait and retaliating with an act that might mean another lengthy suspension.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Nothing wrong with idealizing and daydreaming, but to a certain extent.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Neptune can blur boundaries, so be mindful of overcommitting or idealizing people who have not shown consistency yet.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Breakfast included, indoor fireplace, backyard, desert views Found on Navajo land in Arizona, Shash Dine’ draws visitors thanks to its stargazing opportunities, as well as its reverent efforts to keep indigenous culture and tradition alive.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the sumptuousness of the bibliophile’s parlor, studying Black history occasioned reverent, joyous gatherings.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Hamilton shared posts on X promoting misinformation about FEMA spending during Hurricane Helene.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The administration is using hype footage from video games in official military videos promoting the conflict with Iran.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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His whole combo — coddling yet revering — makes clear how this hopeless estate chugged along for so long.—
Theater Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Chu sits at the center of Hollywood, and grew up in Silicon Valley revering engineers.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
14 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Glorifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorifying. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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