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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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as in moving
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Recent Examples of elevating
Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Saks Global is launching a program elevating incentives for stylists and selling associates.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The Patriots boosted their running back and safety depth Saturday by elevating running back Terrell Jennings and safety Richie Grant from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game against the Browns.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The resulting velvet nails will be a luminous and elegant manicure, capable of elevating any look without requiring extra length.
—Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Through a blend of high-power performance, intelligent design, and terrain-adaptive engineering, the brand addresses core user frustrations while elevating the overall riding experience.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The orange accent adds a subtle citrus note, elevating the dark, rich cocktail into something that feels festive.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The agency will also hike the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax, elevating taxable income from $176,100 to $184,500.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
As a member of the Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, Yeraldin plays a role in elevating student voices, advocating for improvements in academics, extracurriculars and campus life.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Saks Global is launching a program elevating incentives for stylists and selling associates.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The Patriots boosted their running back and safety depth Saturday by elevating running back Terrell Jennings and safety Richie Grant from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game against the Browns.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The resulting velvet nails will be a luminous and elegant manicure, capable of elevating any look without requiring extra length.
—Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Through a blend of high-power performance, intelligent design, and terrain-adaptive engineering, the brand addresses core user frustrations while elevating the overall riding experience.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The orange accent adds a subtle citrus note, elevating the dark, rich cocktail into something that feels festive.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The agency will also hike the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax, elevating taxable income from $176,100 to $184,500.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevating
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The former Blaugrana standout scored twice in the 2022 final as well as netting his penalty in the shootout on his way to lifting soccer’s most prestigious trophy.—
Frank Nunns O'Connell,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Later, the humanoids got up in a human-like manner, first lifting their legs and using their hip joint to get up and come back to their original standing position.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sophia James began a TikTok experiment by posting seven videos promoting the same song to test the platform's algorithm.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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After decades of ignoring advances in data and analytics and mainly promoting from within, the Rockies seem intent on hiring an outsider to be their new head of baseball operations, after dismissing general manager Bill Schmidt at the start of October.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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In developing proprietary colors and in-house embroideries, the late founder set a template that Shukla is exalting.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Summer is usually the time of long days and longer vacations, but summer 2025 was a season where the business world’s inviolable godhead, the chief executive officer, looked less and less like a position worth exalting.—
Ian Chaffee,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But both grew immensely from knowing one another, and their finding peace in the finale was one of the more moving moments of the entire series.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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One of the most moving stories in the film is the portrait of a father and son bonding over their love of geek culture.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gen Alpha’s latest viral catchphrase is baffling adults and delighting kids across the country.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The video-sharing phenomenon has captivated billions, upending old ways of doing things, generating vast revenues, and delighting people around the world.—
Merrill Fabry,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Prince and Princess of Wales' family plans to move from Adelaide Cottage in Windsor to the nearby Forest Lodge in the coming weeks, upgrading from the four-bedroom abode to the eight-bedroom home on the Windsor Great Park estate.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Each one is budget-friendly, highly rated, and perfect for upgrading your fall wardrobe.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Work for human beings, then, is necessary and even ennobling.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Elevating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevating. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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