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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
Dahmer, similarly, was accused of exploiting the murders in a fictionalized way that some believed even glorified him as a killer in some ways.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
In the days following January 6, Meta, Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch suspended former president Donald Trump over posts the companies said glorified the violence at the Capitol.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
And how could these poor kids avoid it when they are assaulted, not only with images and videos that glorify diet culture and thinness but accounts that actively encourage viewers to develop an eating disorder.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
By Brian Fung | CNN Three years ago, major internet platforms including Meta, Twitter and YouTube responded to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots with decisive action — suspending thousands of accounts that had spread election lies and removing posts glorifying the attack on US democracy.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
In the days following January 6, Meta, Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch suspended former president Donald Trump over posts the companies said glorified the violence at the Capitol.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
And how could these poor kids avoid it when they are assaulted, not only with images and videos that glorify diet culture and thinness but accounts that actively encourage viewers to develop an eating disorder.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
By Brian Fung | CNN Three years ago, major internet platforms including Meta, Twitter and YouTube responded to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots with decisive action — suspending thousands of accounts that had spread election lies and removing posts glorifying the attack on US democracy.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorify
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Summer House on Music Lane at Hotel Magdalena This Thanksgiving, Summer House on Music Lane is elevating the holiday feast.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are elevated across the country, including in Wisconsin, as of early November, confirmed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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The word is divine; God is best worshipped by venerating his language.Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The people would create saints out of their ancestors and venerate them under the disguise of religion.Damien Scott, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024
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But not all of that salmon is as advertised, according to new research.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Republic found numerous posts on Snapchat, Instagram and other social media sites advertising big paydays for drivers in Arizona border towns, including Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Douglas.Jason Wolf, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Teigen's No Occasion Required partnership celebrates cozy moments at home with family and friends.Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Since then, candidates have forged a tradition of publicly acknowledging defeat and celebrating democracy in radio addresses, a recorded newsreel or on live television.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Trump has promised to scale back or eliminate many of the Environmental Protection Agency's emissions standards as well as incentives to promote production and adoption of EVs.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Then there's the support the tech titan has provided both in-person and virtually by attending campaign rallies and using his social media platform X to regularly promote conservative messaging.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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The family worshipped at a liberal Episcopal church in downtown Atlanta, which, during the AIDS epidemic ministered to the L.G.B.T.Q. community.Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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Those who worship him must be helped to see that their rage and longing for protection blind them to reality.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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The two met at the same event several years ago before formally announcing their relationship in May 2023.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Polis’ office announced the project – but no price tag – on Friday.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Kentucky residents react to streaming issues on Netflix during Tyson-Paul fight Kentucky residents sounded off on social media about the fight, some complaining of the glitchy experience while others praised Tyson for lasting eight rounds before ultimately losing to Paul.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Tight end Jonnu Smith recently praised Campbell, 38, for continuing to showcase his ability to be a key contributor.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Glorify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorify. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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