glorifying 1 of 2

present participle of glorify
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glorifying

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adjective

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Recent Examples of glorifying
Adjective
In an age where departments of the United States government apparently engage in internet beef with musicians, Homeland Security is taunting Zach Bryan by using one of his songs in a video glorifying immigration enforcement officers. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said servicemembers or Pentagon employees could be punished for glorifying Kirk’s killing. Michael Collins, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025 Some posts included inflammatory language but others did not seem to be celebrating the shooting or glorifying violence, according to the AP. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Sep. 2025 Experts warn that glorifying nonstop hustle is a classic marker of toxic environments, leading to burnout and high turnover. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Their clashes are purposefully hectic and confused, the better for questioning rather than glorifying acts of violence. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025 Rather than glorifying cosmetic surgery, this series focuses on the emotional struggles that lie in the space between what can be changed and what cannot. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorifying
Verb
  • The strongman leader broke precedent to remain head of the party and the state for a third term starting in 2022, and has so far avoided elevating an heir apparent.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
  • He was credited with elevating the revenues, profits and image of Macy’s West, successfully differentiating it from regional department store competitors, and evolving Macy’s private labels into private brands, with in-store shops, professional sales associates and full-price marketing.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While praising Keaton as a performer, Meyers, who wrote Baby Boom and the Father of the Bride films and wrote and directed Something’s Gotta Give, looked back on their close working relationship.
    Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The Republican president also used the opportunity to settle political scores and thank his supporters, criticizing Democratic predecessors and praising a top donor, Miriam Adelson, in the audience.
    Darlene Superville, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • To their credit, Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) continues to play an important role in promoting transparency and accountability in the garment sector, and its inclusion of freedom of association indicators in factory assessments contributes valuable data for policy dialogue.
    Sourcing Journal, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Duran had published articles on Tan and his wealthy colleagues, like Balaji Srinivasan, a tech investor who was promoting an esoteric but stubbornly influential concept called the Network State.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And management has responded — though not in the way shareholders expected — announcing a merger with coffee and tea company JDE Peet’s, followed by a separation of the beverage and coffee assets, now including both Keurig and Peet’s in the coffee business.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The newest batch of openings follows Ernie Herrman, CEO of TJX Companies, announcing in May 2024 a goal of opening at least 1,300 additional locations globally across the TJX portfolio of stores.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The picture-perfect couple were celebrating Halle’s 59th birthday in Bora Bora.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Many of the people were students celebrating the passing of an exam, Enquirer media partner Fox19 reported.
    Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There’s no wishful thinking that our society will stop idealizing appearance, but framing and intrinsic motivation matter.
    Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
  • There’s a fine line between being crystal clear and idealizing a situation.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In developing proprietary colors and in-house embroideries, the late founder set a template that Shukla is exalting.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Summer is usually the time of long days and longer vacations, but summer 2025 was a season where the business world’s inviolable godhead, the chief executive officer, looked less and less like a position worth exalting.
    Ian Chaffee, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Still worshipping and leading others in worship – just on my own.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Its followers strictly adhere to the 29 commandments of Guru Jambheshwar, which include the sacred principles of worshiping and protecting all animals.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025

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