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as in to excite
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 to lift
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 to promote
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 to exalt
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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Recent Examples of elevate
Yes, the basic stuff works—the same way scrubbing down with a boring bar soap will get the dirt off your skin—but life is short, so why not elevate your routine?
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
In its second season, the series elevates its complexity, challenging cultural stereotypes with heart, humor, and killer music as the band experiences the pressures of success and navigates how to remain true to themselves while monetizing their art.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Switching to an off-the-ground sleeping situation elevates the whole camping experience.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
In its second season, the series elevates its complexity,
challenging cultural stereotypes with heart, humor, and killer music as the band
experiences the pressures of success and navigates how to remain true to themselves while
monetizing their art.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2025
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
In its second season, the series elevates its complexity, challenging cultural stereotypes with heart, humor, and killer music as the band experiences the pressures of success and navigates how to remain true to themselves while monetizing their art.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Switching to an off-the-ground sleeping situation elevates the whole camping experience.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
In its second season, the series elevates its complexity,
challenging cultural stereotypes with heart, humor, and killer music as the band
experiences the pressures of success and navigates how to remain true to themselves while
monetizing their art.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevate
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Nintendo fans excited over the upcoming Switch console said on April 3 they were disappointed by the high price tag, as US tariffs bite.—
Megan Farokhmanesh,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Part of what excited us and the challenge was to make sure all of the materials were responsibly sourced.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Bird flu has continued to decimate the egg supply, lifting prices.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Mark Carney won the Canadian election to continue his term as prime minister, Canadian and U.S. news outlets reported late Monday night, closing his victory after President Donald Trump's aggressive rhetoric and tariffs lifted the ruling Liberal Party to a remarkable political comeback.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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While the lack of ventilation can provide just the opposite effect, keeping the shower curtain closed promotes a more even drying process for the liner.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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The issue before us right now is not principally the character of Donald Trump, which is exalted by his supporters, deplored by his opponents and generally disregarded by the plurality of the electorate.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
7 Feb. 2025
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Dati even adjusted the shoulders of Demna’s T-shirt, which gaped open at some seams, and exalted his many arm tattoos, including one of the Eiffel Tower.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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The play ignited the crowd and elated his coach, who ran over and embraced Aidan Mahaney at the scorer’s table.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
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The play ignited the crowd and elated his coach, who ran over and embraced Aidan Mahaney at the scorer’s table.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million in the year’s first quarter, an eye-catching amount that’s fueling speculation about her political future and potential ambitions.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Born in Clarksburg on Sept. 9, 1944, Patrick was raised in the Chestnut Hills area of the city and graduated from Washington Irving High School.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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Uncertainty over Microsoft’s plans for Windows 12 may also be leaving some consumers and businesses unsure over whether to upgrade to a Windows 11 PC or wait for a new operating system.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The roster has certainly been upgraded since Mara’s comments.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Homer himself uses natural metaphors to ennoble violent human actors: Achilles is a wildfire sweeping across the Trojan plain.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Its main focus is ennobling the essence of lava as a driving force for innovation in a contemporary age, as well as celebrating its centuries-old Neapolitan craftsmanship that has led to the creation of scenographic spaces, settings and projects.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Elevate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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