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as in excites
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 lifts
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 promotes
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 exalts
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 elevates
Everything about it elevates those themes of beauty and the beast within the city, within the culture, within what’s happening, and even within the heroes — that everyone is fighting this battle, even inside their own hearts at times.
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Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Nguyen’s striking direction in the scenes in which Kristen faces her future in the hospital elevates the maudlin material, especially after Kristen makes the choice to lose a leg in the hopes of snipping the cancer in the bud.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
The polished piece instantly elevates any look.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Coordinating your curtains with key color accents in your living room enhances and elevates your bold design choices.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
For Field, the relationship between nature and humanity is what elevates the film.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Jennifer is a singular filmmaker, who brings a distinct, cinematic vision that elevates the material, while Goodfellas act as true curators – champions of great art and the artists behind it.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Bringing his experience of all things William Shakespeare, Branagh also elevates the stakes through the crafty addition of family drama.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Its seamless integration with QuickBooks Online elevates both apps, and the mobile experience is top-notch as well.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Nguyen’s striking direction in the scenes in which Kristen faces her future in the hospital elevates the maudlin material, especially after Kristen makes the choice to lose a leg in the hopes of snipping the cancer in the bud.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
The polished piece instantly elevates any look.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Coordinating your curtains with key color accents in your living room enhances and elevates your bold design choices.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
For Field, the relationship between nature and humanity is what elevates the film.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Jennifer is a singular filmmaker, who brings a distinct, cinematic vision that elevates the material, while Goodfellas act as true curators – champions of great art and the artists behind it.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Bringing his experience of all things William Shakespeare, Branagh also elevates the stakes through the crafty addition of family drama.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Its seamless integration with QuickBooks Online elevates both apps, and the mobile experience is top-notch as well.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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That excites me because then the possibilities are endless.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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This could be a viral moment, unexpected promotion or finally realizing you’ve outgrown a professional role that no longer excites you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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That’s why the same liquid that lifts grease from a T-shirt can also tackle grout, makeup brushes, patio furniture and a lot more.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Back downtown, colorful floatplanes skim the harbor and the Mount Roberts Tramway lifts visitors above the city for sweeping views of Gastineau Channel and the surrounding mountains.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Winners of the Golden Apple Awards go on to help train and mentor the next generation of teachers, Mather said, which promotes a valuable sense of community.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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At a time when our right to protest is under siege, this sci-fi yarn exalts the way an individual’s conviction can plant seeds of change, leading to a stronger sense of community.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Boyes, too, exalts the elephants like a man possessed.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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The blaze hit Bearded Lady Ranch in Brady, Nebraska, which raises registered quarter horses.—
Kailey Schuyler,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Chronic short sleep raises blood pressure, impairs glucose metabolism and is linked to higher rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and anxiety.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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The Fitzgerald settlement ennobles neither side.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Introducing the pair through a press tour that intoxicates but doesn’t welcome fans in feels, if nothing else, honest.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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If a project shoots in Manitoba, for instance, the federal and provincial credits and uplifts can add up to more than 60%.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Curiosity and discipline pair up as the exuberant Sun uplifts accountable Saturn in your 9th House of Observation, asking for purposeful exploration today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Elevates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevates. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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