elegize

verb

Definition of elegizenext
as in to grieve (for)

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Recent Examples of elegize Spielberg h as chosen to elegize the story by romanticizing it, swathing the characters in Norman Rockwell attitudes, a meddlesome symphonic score, and a golden fairy dust that shines through the windows like God's blessing. — Eliza Berman, Time, 5 Oct. 2017 In writing about her cousin, Allen is also elegizing other black men victimized by poverty, drugs and unequal justice. — Julia M. Klein, chicagotribune.com, 8 Sep. 2017
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mourn
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  • Angelo mourned his brother, who was just 14 when he was fatally shot by Colt, and asked the court to sentence Colt to life in prison without parole.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • That era of her catalog continues to perform well on the Billboard charts weeks after fans around the world began mourning her death.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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“Elegize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegize. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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