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as in to adore
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 to elevate
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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Recent Examples of canonize
The pope ultimately decides whether to canonize someone.
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Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Commissions of doctors and theologians then examine the miracles before the pope makes the ultimate decision to canonize someone.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Saints are persons in heaven who were officially canonized or not who did one of the following, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:
Lived heroically virtuous lives.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
His successor, Benedict XVI, waived the waiting period, allowing John Paul to be canonized nine years after his death.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Commissions of doctors and theologians then examine the miracles before the pope makes the ultimate decision to canonize someone.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Saints are persons in heaven who were officially canonized or not who did one of the following, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:
Lived heroically virtuous lives.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
His successor, Benedict XVI, waived the waiting period, allowing John Paul to be canonized nine years after his death.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Photo of the day: Happy birthday, Moo Deng Thailand's iconic baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng celebrated her first birthday on Thursday, devouring a massive tropical fruit platter alongside her mother as throngs of adoring fans turned up for her four-day party.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Carissa is also a deeply loved aunt, adored by her nieces and nephews.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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With ocean views and private plunge pools in every room, Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya elevates the very best of the classic Cancun experience from a quieter stretch of sand in Costa Mujeres.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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From royal favorites and grand hotel salons to quirky modern twists, the capital is brimming with venues that elevate the tradition to unforgettable heights.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Baseball fans, especially those who worship the New York Yankees, may want to contemplate a move to Florida.—
Madeleine Marr
July 3,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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The religious display of the Lady of Guadalupe in lights at the factory, Maria’s prayer table, my own religious statues outside my home, and the plastic Virgin Mary in yards are merely means to the end — worshiping God and thanking him for our existence, salvation and his abundant mercy.—
Judy Knotts,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Benson Boone has spent 2025 promoting his new album American Heart, which debuted on the Billboard charts just a few weeks ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Investigators found no evidence of a client list or blackmail scheme involving prominent individuals, contradicting years of speculation and conspiracy theories that both Patel and Bongino had previously promoted.—
Adeola Adeosun
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The park is also known for its beautiful beach area with picnic tables and grills, where groups like to settle in for the day on weekends.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Those hoping for a bling-laden interior won’t like the Kia K4.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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Bautista believes Gaston should be enshrined in Cooperstown for his work in Toronto.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The founders and signers had plenty of opportunities to enshrine Christianity into the documents, but instead went out of their way to prevent that very thing from happening.—
Daily Southtown,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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“Canonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canonize. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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