as in to honor
to treat (someone) as a very important and famous person
She was lionized everywhere after her novel won the Pulitzer Prize.
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Recent Examples of lionize
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), a devout Catholic, lionized Francis, portraying him as the perfect embodiment of the gospel of Matthew, which urges charity for those most in need.
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
But a new genre of dragon-riding fiction reimagined human and dragon relationships to be much more reflective of the girl/horse relationships lionized by earlier generations.
—Rebecca Scofield / Made By History, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
The only exception of course is the intersex pope (who - surprise! - has female reproductive parts) & the cardinal who keeps her secret - bc of course that kind of Catholic secret-keeping must be lionized.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 12 Jan. 2025
The only exception of course is the intersex pope (who — surprise! — has female reproductive parts) & the cardinal who keeps her secret — bc of course that kind of Catholic secret-keeping must be lionized.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
But a new genre of dragon-riding fiction reimagined human and dragon relationships to be much more reflective of the girl/horse relationships lionized by earlier generations.
—Rebecca Scofield / Made By History, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
The only exception of course is the intersex pope (who - surprise! - has female reproductive parts) & the cardinal who keeps her secret - bc of course that kind of Catholic secret-keeping must be lionized.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 12 Jan. 2025
The only exception of course is the intersex pope (who — surprise! — has female reproductive parts) & the cardinal who keeps her secret — bc of course that kind of Catholic secret-keeping must be lionized.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lionize
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Accepting the award is bittersweet for the band members, but they’re honored to pay their respects to Vaughn’s legacy.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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The money funded the Huntington’s research programs, and the institution is nonetheless determined to honor its awards to this year’s recipients.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Many folks have visited New Orleans and admired the ornate French Colonial architecture on display.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Art lovers can spend a few hours admiring the impressive collections at the Fundació Joan Miró or the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya.—
Jennifer Fernández Solano,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Nightingales, or Bulbuls, are revered in Persian culture where their song represents a spiritual seeker looking for union with the divine.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Today, it is revered around the world as the document that established the principle that everyone – including the monarch – was subject to the rule of law.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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If a woman is to be venerated, she must first be unsexed, her look made blank.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
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Founded in 1938 by saxophonist Henry Minton, this remnant of old Harlem has since been restored into a vibrant destination spot for upscale dining and ample space to witness some of NYC’s rising and venerated jazz voices.—
Shannon J. Effinger,
AFAR Media,
18 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles The reeditions also exalt the house’s links to artists and art movements — and its devotion to craft.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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Saturn is exalted in Libra, which is the opposite sign of Aries, and commits to being a team player.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
21 May 2025
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Differences in views on war or government policies should not interfere with respecting those who died in service.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Their practical approach respects tradition but pushes to modernize the monarchy.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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But authorities were praised for their quick response to the incident and swift updates.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Debatable, but then again, who doesn’t like being praised.—
Anna Juul,
The Dial,
27 May 2025
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Anthony Levandowski, the former head of Google’s self-driving-car division, for instance, founded an organization to worship artificial intelligence as a godhead.—
John Kaag,
The Atlantic,
28 May 2025
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But beyond prosecuting the suspect in this case, there must be a concerted strategy to make sure that America remains a safe place for Jews to live and worship.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 May 2025
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“Lionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lionize. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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