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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
While the idea of being coupled up by one's thirties is frequently glorified online, Pat, who works in a corporate job, wants to focus on herself.
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Many fans booed, but critics say the genre glorifies cartels and violence.
—Justin Porter, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Silicon Valley has always glorified hustle culture.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
In a culture that glorifies busyness, Khan and Naked Zero Wellness want to offer a refreshing alternative: quality over quantity, intention over obligation and wellness that’s both approachable and attainable for every woman.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Many fans booed, but critics say the genre glorifies cartels and violence.
—Justin Porter, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Silicon Valley has always glorified hustle culture.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
In a culture that glorifies busyness, Khan and Naked Zero Wellness want to offer a refreshing alternative: quality over quantity, intention over obligation and wellness that’s both approachable and attainable for every woman.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorify
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There are even aromatherapy options available for purchase to elevate your shower experience.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
26 May 2025
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The move is expected to elevate the importance of the State Department and Pentagon in advising Trump on important foreign policy decisions.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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If a woman is to be venerated, she must first be unsexed, her look made blank.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
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Founded in 1938 by saxophonist Henry Minton, this remnant of old Harlem has since been restored into a vibrant destination spot for upscale dining and ample space to witness some of NYC’s rising and venerated jazz voices.—
Shannon J. Effinger,
AFAR Media,
18 Mar. 2025
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The 30-second commercials advertised the benefits of the Lake County Convention Center in Gary, featuring city sites and prominent community members, including Melton.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Oscar Mayer has advertised in sports programming in the past, even going so far as to sponsor the Super Bowl halftime show in 1996 and 1997.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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While our differences are to be celebrated, humans are humans.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Since news of the new pope, Robert Prevost, who assumed the name Leo XIV, hit the wires, he has been universally celebrated as being an American from Chicago.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The Royals promoted Caglianone to Triple-A Omaha a week ago — Sunday, May 18.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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To take Bregman’s place on the roster, the Red Sox promoted top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer, who started at third base and batted sixth in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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No one is required to pay any admission fee to worship with us.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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The painting was found on one of the house's walls, though archaeologists do not believe that the inhabitants worshiped Greek gods.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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The impending launch, which SpaceX officially announced on Friday, May 23 a day after getting key regulatory approval, could be visible halfway around the world as the 400-foot vehicle soars on a suborbital trajectory.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Set once again at the historic Fillmore Miami Beach, ticket and lineup information for Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 will be announced in the coming weeks.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
24 May 2025
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But authorities were praised for their quick response to the incident and swift updates.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Debatable, but then again, who doesn’t like being praised.—
Anna Juul,
The Dial,
27 May 2025
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“Glorify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorify. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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