glorifying 1 of 2

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
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • West's playing here is precise, reverent, never indulgent.
    Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
  • Craig is self-reflective while being appropriately reverent to the tropes of the genre.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 9 May 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
  • On Wednesday morning, the secretary-general followed up with a photo op alongside Trump; his language during the press conference was, if anything, even more worshipful.
    Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
  • 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
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 15 Jul. 2025.

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