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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The young girl, who was admiring the gang from afar ended up leaving her job to join the gang.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025 -
But this is a tidy and sincerely admiring overview.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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Over the last 18 years of being plant-based, my reasoning for not eating any sentient being has been influenced by the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain philosophy of ahimsa, a belief system that teaches leading a nonviolent life and respecting all living beings.—
Lola Méndez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Lionizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lionizing. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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