as in honoring
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 lionizing
Gelles avoids lionizing Patagonia’s leader, describing Chouinard’s mercurial leadership style that often bewildered his staff at Patagonia.
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Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Oct. 2025
Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lionizing
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Before Lorence’s recent comments about the DHS initiative, Abraham’s father and stepmother voiced their approval of the immigration takedown honoring his daughter.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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The duo has a fresh start on a new show, heralding in a new era while still honoring the past.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Stop by during one of the monthly Second Saturdays to experience some of the city’s infectious energy, or simply meander through the streets, admiring the colorful murals and other public artworks.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jays’ first baseman uncorked a 406-foot homer to deep centre, admiring his blast to put the Jays up 7-2 in Wednesday’s fifth inning.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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People in the comments responded jubilantly, praising the train for chowing down on another soul.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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When the plug was pulled back in May, Congressman Brian Babin—a Texas Republican and chair of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee—issued a statement praising the move.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Not respecting her wishes at all.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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But Sammie Mason, a spokeswoman for the project, said G3 has every intention of respecting the mining town’s rich history.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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Still worshipping and leading others in worship – just on my own.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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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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“Lionizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lionizing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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