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as in to elevate
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 to venerate
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
let us now glorify the Lord
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as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
fond parents who glorify everything that their precious offspring do
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as in to celebrate
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 to glamourize
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 glorify
She’s noticed some talent declining to wear fake fur, too, to avoid glorifying the material in a way that might spur purchases of the real thing.
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
From news coverage glorifying doorbuster deals to holiday movies romanticizing the act of gift-giving, media narratives often reinforce the idea that consumption equals joy.
—Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Presence means slowing down in a world that glorifies speed, listening in a world filled with noise, and looking closely in a world obsessed with the surface.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Terrorists’ families also enjoy higher status in Palestinian society, which glorifies terrorism, said Hirsch.
—David Isaac, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
From news coverage glorifying doorbuster deals to holiday movies romanticizing the act of gift-giving, media narratives often reinforce the idea that consumption equals joy.
—Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Presence means slowing down in a world that glorifies speed, listening in a world filled with noise, and looking closely in a world obsessed with the surface.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Terrorists’ families also enjoy higher status in Palestinian society, which glorifies terrorism, said Hirsch.
—David Isaac, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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Foster’s talent for creating memorable and heartwarming experiences elevated the event from a traditional charity gala to a celebration honoring those with type 1 diabetes and the heroes that support them.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
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The setting, period details, and off-the-charts chemistry between Lenz and Polaha elevates A Biltmore Christmas — filmed at the real Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. — to nothing short of magical.Janey Tracey, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The first woman to lead Mexico is also Mexico's first president of Jewish ancestry, notable in a country whose Spanish colonial roots are Catholic and millions venerate the Virgin of Guadalupe.Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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Cacao was used by the pre-Columbian populations of the Maya and Aztecs, who venerated it as a sacred food.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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While the airline advertises fares starting at $99, including government taxes and fees, Travel + Leisure uncovered several deals this winter for even less.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition to accounting for about 60% of products sold, Amazon generates fees from providing fulfillment and shipping services as well as by offering customer support to sellers and charging them to advertise on the site.Ari Levy, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Be quick to celebrate moments of achievement and display sincere concern when associates are in pain.Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of Assad, gathering in the capital's historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule.ALBERT AJI AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The administration's last-minute federal rules and regulations have been in the works for months to promote components of Biden's agenda ‒ such as combatting climate change, reducing fees for consumers and lowering drug prices.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Finding and tracking a big, healthy bear is a positive sign for the Black Bear Program and efforts to promote the recovery of the bear population in Mississippi.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Personifying wisdom and fertility, promising success in combat and romance to all who worship at their feet, the goddesses are universally understandable.Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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And in that moment, my faith was worshiping this very beautiful man.Liam Hess, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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With host cities for the game mapped out through 2027 and a new 10-year broadcast deal with CBS announced Monday, the path forward the two academies set forth this season is expected to be intact for the long haul.Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
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For example, ExxonMobil recently announced a plan to ramp up volumes by 18% to 2030.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, culture is boring and stale due to the algorithms calling the shots on what gets produced and praised—or so the critics say.T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Package your client feedback The exact words clients use to praise you are so valuable in your messaging.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Glorify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorify. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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