as in moving
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as in exciting
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalting
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevating
Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The potential of voice recognition technology is not limited to elevating user experience.
—Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Related Articles An emphasis was put on elevating fabrications used throughout the collection and marking the first time that the brand has featured silk.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
These include starting a new team, relocating an existing team in another market, or elevating the Phoenix Rising from a lower league and admitting it as an MLS expansion team.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Under his plan, local property taxes would be frozen for a period ranging from 15 to 20 years for homeowners who make qualified upgrades, which include elevating homes to meet newer building codes.
—Brandon Tucker, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Educating and elevating people on this topic doesn’t need to be time consuming.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The key here is that elevating their home sanctuary is a shoe-in—decorative glassware from Fazeek Homewares, or a high-end, nostalgic mohair throw by The Wren, will be cherished.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Expansion plans include increasing store numbers and elevating experiences in existing markets, particularly in China and new markets in Latin America and the Middle East.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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In addition, pharmaceutical companies should focus on elevating business acumen, diagnostic capabilities, and influence skills within their teams.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The potential of voice recognition technology is not limited to elevating user experience.
—Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Related Articles An emphasis was put on elevating fabrications used throughout the collection and marking the first time that the brand has featured silk.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
These include starting a new team, relocating an existing team in another market, or elevating the Phoenix Rising from a lower league and admitting it as an MLS expansion team.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Under his plan, local property taxes would be frozen for a period ranging from 15 to 20 years for homeowners who make qualified upgrades, which include elevating homes to meet newer building codes.
—Brandon Tucker, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Educating and elevating people on this topic doesn’t need to be time consuming.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The key here is that elevating their home sanctuary is a shoe-in—decorative glassware from Fazeek Homewares, or a high-end, nostalgic mohair throw by The Wren, will be cherished.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Expansion plans include increasing store numbers and elevating experiences in existing markets, particularly in China and new markets in Latin America and the Middle East.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevating
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For me, the deepest resonance has to do with appreciating whales and dolphins as sentient beings, as creatures that share the planet with us, and that’s still a very moving idea.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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But Matlin is the most moving and exciting star on offer, and while she’s always been outspoken about her life and career — see: closed caption crusade, her involvement with the Deaf President Now!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2025
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Prospects of heightened inflation could also hinder the Fed from keeping up with interest-rate cuts, even as other central banks proceed with cuts, further lifting the dollar.—
Saqib Iqbal Ahmed,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tech names and semiconductor stocks were among the big winners of the day, lifting the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Also, an activation event promoting Meta Quest with an appearance by Jane Fonda promoting her new VR fitness series in West Hollywood has been canceled.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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Teachers attempted to respond to tensions in the school by promoting a two-week study on the history of the conflict.—
Beth Bailey,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The biggest hurdle is raising the $160,000 needed to send 21 students and four chaperones across the Atlantic.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Skip the crowded terminals by upgrading to lounge access for a more comfortable experience.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The airline is currently upgrading its business class cabin with an adjustable sliding door for privacy, a 23-inch seat width, and a 22-inch Television screen, and plans to roll out free, fast Wi-Fi to all passengers starting in 2025.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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De Fontenay’s affecting but frustrating film has its reasons for that distance.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Rabab Khamis’ Recycling is one of the more affecting takes on this issue.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The intoxicating track finds the TDE singer scorned by an ex-lover.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Jan. 2025
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The signature citrus scent is intoxicating, the crystal pink goop is stunning, the lather is so rich and luxurious.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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With one exception, Isaac (Chris Medlin), the young inspiring chef who came to Serenity in search of his birth parents.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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Mathison and his family lost their longtime home in the first days of the Los Angeles wildfires Comments Cameron Mathison's resilience is inspiring to his General Hospital co-stars.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Elevating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevating. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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