knighting

verb

present participle of knight
as in lifting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knighting
  1. lifting
  2. commissioning
  3. congratulating
  4. improving
  5. celebrating
  6. applauding
  7. commending
  8. ennobling
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  • Maresca is known for his attention to detail and will be hoping Semenyo’s skillset on the pitch brings the club back to lifting domestic and European trophies.
    — Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Workday shares jumped 18% in reaction, lifting its market value to $51 billion from about $43 billion.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifting
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  • According to sources, it was well received, with the streamer buying the project in the room and commissioning a script for a quick turnaround.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Higgins continues to be in his woke era by commissioning a report on the viability of women’s football (KSSASLVPWFLTPLRHBAR for short).
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of commissioning
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  • The rest of the league is playing poker, while Dunleavy is sitting in the corner playing Solitaire and congratulating himself on not losing any cards.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor, who also challenged McCrory in 2024, also issued a conciliatory statement on Tuesday congratulating Khan on her election victory.
    — Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of congratulating
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  • However, student well-being initially declined before improving in later years, while average test scores, attendance, classroom attention and reported online bullying changed little.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Despite rising costs, borrowers are showing more discipline by paying down debt and improving credit scores.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of improving
Verb
  • Even when more than half the team was celebrating Brenden Aaronson’s equaliser with him, Trafford was taking that opportunity to pass on feedback to Bornauw and Ao Tanaka.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Pokemon costumes With Pokemon celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, Pikachu, Ash and other favorite characters make this nostalgic theme especially timely.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrating
Verb
  • Leaders of several similar operations including Masonicare in Wallingford, Duncaster in Bloomfield and Elim Park in Hamden joined Fairview officials in applauding its growth.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor Swift's fans were quick to react to the change on social media, applauding whatever maneuvers Swift engaged in to curtail the use of her work.
    — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of applauding
Verb
  • Reactions to Graves’ retirement Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke at the Thursday press conference, commending Graves for her leadership.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The meteorologist’s followers are commending her for her environmentally friendly practice.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of commending
Verb
  • Mary Kay could have no doubt that selling was an ennobling endeavor, since God Himself seemed to be endorsing it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Teeth or Pants, the show has a way of both laughing at and ennobling its own failures.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Definition of ennobling
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