lionizing

present participle of lionize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lionizing
Verb
  • The recognition drew some criticism at the time for not properly honoring her in comparison to streets, the airport and riverfront named for other top former officials.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The festival also is intentional about honoring the creative legacy and artistic spirit of Santa Fe, with a specific programs and awards for New Mexico filmmakers.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The movie’s loveliest section is when Abslam starts to see her with new eyes, admiring her resourcefulness as a gentle romance blooms.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Why do pop stars, designers, and everyday wearers alike keep returning to it, reinventing it, and re-admiring it?
    Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While praising intent, Farley cautioned that current policies alone will not solve the demand crisis; as production expands domestically, the absence of a skilled workforce could drive up costs, create delays, and ultimately hurt both businesses and consumers.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The film was well-received after its Venice debut with many critics praising Oscar nominee Seyfried’s performance in particular.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The whole concept was about respecting and loving each other and also taking care of our home and our culture.
    Leila Cobo, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Jonas said the alerts are meant to give parents enough knowledge about a potentially harmful situation to have a conversation with their teenager while still respecting the child’s privacy and autonomy.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • According to the latest statement from the Greater Manchester Police (GMP), a large number of people were worshipping at the synagogue when the attack happened at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Lee, one of the few female religious leaders of the 18th century, and her followers were known for worshipping through ecstatic song and movement.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Lionizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lionizing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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