apotheosized

verb

past tense of apotheosize
as in exalted

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  1. exalted
  2. dignified
  3. canonized
  4. revered
  5. lionized
  6. venerated
  7. magnified
  8. worshipped
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  • Mary’s valley of sin was exalted and Simon’s mountain of pride was made low through the love of God.
    — Eric Bashor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Jupiter — exalted in Cancer — brings expansion to themes of intuition, emotional intelligence, family bonds and home life.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Definition of exalted
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  • The incarnation dignified the material world, which is good, though in constant need of repair and healing.
    — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
  • That’s what dignified the Rolling Stones.
    — Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of dignified
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  • The poem is nearly 3,000 years old, emerging centuries before the New Testament was canonized.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This is the Tricky sound canonized.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
Definition of canonized
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  • With the exception of Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan, the collection of countries is notable for not having the most revered of navies.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026
  • This project, scientists hope, could even potentially revive a wild species revered by local Tibetans as a favorite of the land god.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of revered
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  • Greenspan was the rare celebrity among central bankers, lionized for his economic stewardship in the 1990s — and a reputation tarnished by the global financial crisis of 2008.
    — June 22, NPR, 22 June 2026
  • Jay Cooke, who had once been lionized for his role in financing the Union victory, was attacked in the press and accused of cheating ordinary Americans out of their savings.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of lionized
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  • Other venerated South Side joints included Pepper’s Lounge, the Dew Drop Inn, and Theresa’s Lounge, the latter of which was tucked away in the basement of an apartment building.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • Not asked enough by those who venerated Graham is why in death the patriot’s name must be associated with what’s so inimical to American prosperity and freedom.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of venerated
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  • Garrett’s influence could be magnified if Donald, a three-time defensive player of the year, ends a two-year retirement to pursue another Super Bowl ring.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The stakes are higher, the portfolios more complex, and the emotional impact of volatility can be magnified by legacy and family considerations.
    — David Rae, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of magnified
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  • But for the peoples who worshipped there, that land was the church.
    — Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
  • Quite literally worshipped by some extreme members of society.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of worshipped
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