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glorifying

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verb

present participle of glorify
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Recent Examples of glorifying
Verb
Most, in fact, had been glorifying God for years, at church or at home or at soccer matches. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Huxley might easily have written a simpler novel glorifying intellectuals while mocking Stoyte’s greed and indifference to suffering. Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorifying
Adjective
  • 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
  • Hyper-stylized, Nabokov-worshipping, nerdy fun for English majors.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2022
Verb
  • Pinnock, in particular, is at his best here, showcasing a diabolical cruelty and terrifying manipulation, elevating the story and the show to a different level.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • As a longtime hub for free arts education and festivals, the campus redesign seeks to better serve Watts residents and visitors while elevating the towers as a defining symbol of Los Angeles.
    Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Exquisite dribblers such as Olise need protecting and venerating.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In speeches acclaiming our nation and our leader, we will be told that we (some of us, anyway) are divinely chosen.
    Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Trump did strike some notes of unity, praising the Secret Service and denouncing political violence.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Sandy Anderson, the chamber of commerce’s vice president of member services, kicked off the ribbon cutting by praising the market for its commitment to local businesses.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • These lines reveal the perspective of someone who has been immersed in one medium for too long and is now busy idealizing another.
    Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • The new fad of tradwife influencers idealizing a time before women had the right to vote is evidence enough.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Adjective
  • The Lost Boys gave us the chance to create something that feels reverent toward the film while still staking its own claim.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The wedding processional began with the majestic, resonant tones of the historic church organ, setting a reverent and grand atmosphere.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • As in 1926, some concrete plans will be unveiled during the summit, including the creation of an international NGO dedicated to protecting and promoting independent cinema worldwide, Variety has learned.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 July 2026

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“Glorifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorifying. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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