canonizes

verb

Definition of canonizesnext
present tense third-person singular of canonize
1
as in adores
to love or admire too much a singing star so canonized by his fans that they refuse to believe anything bad about him

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as in elevates
to assign a high status or value to those movie buffs who have canonized Alfred Hitchcock as filmdom's preeminent director

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  1. adores
  2. elevates
  3. promotes
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  • Jumba is a loving, friendly, and ridiculous goofball who adores cuddles, cheese, and being his most dramatic self.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Chewy adores people and has never met a stranger, especially when pets and snuggles are involved.
    Arizona Republic, Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • True partner marketing requires unique positioning that elevates the partnership to more than the sum of its parts.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Why Year-End Feedback Matters The end of the year is a natural time for reflection, but feedback elevates that reflection into actionable growth.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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  • Illinois Venturing to Chicago for holiday cheer is ideal as the city’s design promotes walkability and convenience.
    Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Company leaders would benefit from understanding that developing EQ skills, such as empathy, self-awareness, decision-making and providing feedback, not only promotes the well-being of the employees, but also directly impacts productivity and the bottom line.
    Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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