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adjective

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1
as in revered

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2
as in exalted

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glorified

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verb

past tense of glorify
1
as in elevated
to assign a high status or value to a number of big names were recruited in the hopes that their presence would glorify the university's school of medicine in the eyes of the medical world

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as in worshiped
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power let us now glorify the Lord

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as in advertised
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively fond parents who glorify everything that their precious offspring do

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as in praised
to proclaim the glory of the hillsides ablaze in red and gold silently glorify New England in the fall

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as in glamourized
to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant don't let the job title "team spirit coordinator" fool you—he's nothing more than a glorified college cheerleader

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorified
  1. revered
  2. exalted
  3. elevated
  4. advertised
  5. worthy
  6. promoted
  7. celebrated
  8. sublime
Adjective
  • The revered research center even conducted a survey that consisted of 8,660 Black adults who were 18 years old or above.
    Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Twenty years after the release of Sideways, Santa Barbara County remains famous for its revered Pinot Noir, drawing attention away from the incredible Chardonnay from its Sta.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of revered
Adjective
  • Common among those individuals worthy of the exalted appellation is a temptation to vacate, in view of unacceptable compromise, the industry’s fraught financial space.
    Jeff Gibson, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Which is why pigeons, unlike, say, imperial eagles, or regal lions, or, of course, horses preening with humans atop them, rarely get this sort of exalted treatment.
    Carl Swanson, Curbed, 31 July 2024
Definition of exalted
Verb
  • Bob Squier, a Democrat, and Roger Ailes, a Republican, appeared as dueling talking heads on the Today show in the 1980s in part because their profiles had been elevated by regular appearances on Page Six.
    Susan Mulcahy, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The groom kept his look relaxed yet elevated in a tan suit, white button-down shirt, and, of course, no shoes.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of elevated
Verb
  • For more than six decades, the department store has advertised over-the-top holiday packages.
    Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • They were never advertised, creating anticipation in the stores.
    David Moin, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of advertised
Adjective
  • This is a busy time, but also a worthy time to celebrate the contributions of all those who make our elections possible.
    Carolina Lopez, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
  • These are some of your top criteria for judging what makes a quality hotel—not to mention a worthy resort, cruise, spa, or island.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of worthy
Verb
  • Verve Label Group, a division of Universal Music Group, has promoted Jamie Krents to CEO-president and Dawn Olejar to chief operating officer, effective immediately.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
  • That said, tech companies still need to solve the need for sports to be discussed, promoted and a part of the consumer conversation – between the actual live events.
    Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of promoted
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  • Gary Robinson, founder of Magnum Drywall in San Jose, has a couple of big interests — aviation and country music — and both were celebrated Thursday night when he was honored with the 50th annual Distinguished Citizen award from the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council of Scouting America.
    Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Minority Leader Rose Pugliese, a Colorado Springs Republican and the party’s top House official, celebrated the results Thursday night.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of celebrated
Adjective
  • How the temperature and timing of the pour can be the difference between a sublime cup of caffeinated goodness or diner-level swill.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Sunsets over the water are sublime, particularly when the restaurant hosts special events like seafood boils or brings in live music on Sundays.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of sublime
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