as in glorious
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as in elevated
to assign a high status or value to
popular support and media hype have exalted Super Bowl Sunday to the level of a national holiday
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as in praised
to proclaim the glory of
monstrous, gaudy gambling palaces that seem to exalt the very notion of excess
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Recent Examples of exalted
Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
For some design geeks, however, the heart and soul of L.A.’s architecture resides not just in its museums and office towers but also in its exalted, often otherworldly houses.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Firefighters are probably the most exalted profession in our country and in our culture, and that’s for a reason.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
Classical chess—traditionally the most exalted format, the format that made Carlsen a legend—no longer interested him.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Yet among these California Spiders, one of the most exalted examples in existence is this 1959 long-wheelbase (LWB) Competizione, chassis No. 1451, that Hagerty’s Broad Arrow Auctions is offering at its Amelia Island sale in Florida on March 8.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
For some design geeks, however, the heart and soul of L.A.’s architecture resides not just in its museums and office towers but also in its exalted, often otherworldly houses.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Firefighters are probably the most exalted profession in our country and in our culture, and that’s for a reason.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
Classical chess—traditionally the most exalted format, the format that made Carlsen a legend—no longer interested him.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalted
Adjective
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The glorious roars, screams, chants, cheers and whistles of approval don’t stop.—
Funmi Fetto,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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And there’s a glorious selection of rental homes and condos situated on both the ocean and the harbor.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This gown can easily be dressed down for your next vacation or elevated for your next black tie event.—
Amazon,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Cut from a satin fabric and elevated with its waist cut-outs, double diamante straps & a double side slit.—
Amazon,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Levin's novels were a hot commodity in Hollywood at the time, especially after the success of his most famous novel, Rosemary's Baby (1967), adapted into a 1968 horror film starring Mia Farrow.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Feb. 2025
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After Saturday’s game in the iconic home for Ohio State football, van Riemsdyk will have a two-game lead on some of the NHL’s most famous players: Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, Evgeni Malkin, Brandon Saad, Brent Seabrook and Jonathan Toews, who have played six games each.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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New York City’s vibrant food cart industry, long celebrated for its diversity and entrepreneurial spirit, is now at a crossroads.—
John Murn,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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In a few days, Jimmy Carter will be celebrated in a towering cathedral in Washington by fellow American presidents, noted humanitarians and other world leaders.—
Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon,
New York Times,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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God has blessed us to be able to take all these trips and visits.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Tatum said he has been blessed to play under Stevens, Udoka and Mazzulla.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Frost, who may best be known for his anchor turns on both CNBC in the U.S., and Sky News, is also CEO of Paradine Productions, the production vehicle founded in 1961 by his father, the renowned journalist and interviewer Sir David Frost.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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The sales team positioned the series by highlighting three key strengths: Its renowned IP and the commercial success of recent Stephen King TV adaptations such as Castle Rock and Chapelwaite; its talent; and its sophisticated narrative crafted by an experienced creative team.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Page also was a distinguished stage actress, appearing in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant in 1980 and receiving the Moliere Award in 1996 for Colombe.—
Rhett Bartlett,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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The walls of the Oval Office are adorned with portraits of presidents past, including the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln, a fitting nod to the history of such a distinguished work space.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Since President Donald Trump has taken office, there have been delays in releasing MMWR reports, considered an eminent scientific publication for researchers around the world, amid cuts to health agencies.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Then the eminent fashion journalist Suzy Menkes intervened, advising him to return home.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Exalted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalted. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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