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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
That, in turn, elevates the risk of facing collection issues, but not every borrower is equally vulnerable.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Barroom darts may be familiar territory, but Flight Club Denver elevates the pastime into a sleek, high-tech experience set in a space that feels like a British pub meets a Victorian fairground.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Backed by McCourt Global and its executive chairman Frank McCourt, the PJL is a global competition that elevates high-performance riders and horses.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Winning back-to-back titles elevates a program to a new level.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
When access to capital is restricted, wealth becomes more concentrated and the powerful engine of growth becomes a force that divides rather than elevates us all.
—Jacob Walthour, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The style choices of the royal bride-to-be show a certain self-consciousness that elevates classic dressing with additional meaning.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
The OpenRun Pro 2 elevates the open-ear experience with a sophisticated dual-driver system that pairs bone conduction for crisp highs with air conduction for deep, 3D bass.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, ballet flats and loafers add a smart-casual touch that elevates even the simplest shorts.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Barroom darts may be familiar territory, but Flight Club Denver elevates the pastime into a sleek, high-tech experience set in a space that feels like a British pub meets a Victorian fairground.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Backed by McCourt Global and its executive chairman Frank McCourt, the PJL is a global competition that elevates high-performance riders and horses.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Winning back-to-back titles elevates a program to a new level.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
When access to capital is restricted, wealth becomes more concentrated and the powerful engine of growth becomes a force that divides rather than elevates us all.
—Jacob Walthour, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The style choices of the royal bride-to-be show a certain self-consciousness that elevates classic dressing with additional meaning.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
The OpenRun Pro 2 elevates the open-ear experience with a sophisticated dual-driver system that pairs bone conduction for crisp highs with air conduction for deep, 3D bass.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, ballet flats and loafers add a smart-casual touch that elevates even the simplest shorts.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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To create a world class product on the pitch that excites our fans.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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The most powerful story of my life is this, among all the others, the one that excites me the most.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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About halfway through the video, Simpson wins the fight, lifts up his opponent and collects his money.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Critics are alarmed by its presence at the White House, saying the group promotes extreme views and undermines public schools.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Noah Centineo promotes Our Hero, Balthazar at the Lakers versus Cleveland Cavaliers game in Los Angeles on March 31.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 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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When working, pick tools that feel good to use, and pay attention to how your schedule raises or lowers stress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Warm water raises skin temperature, and the core temperature drop after stepping out signals the brain to release melatonin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 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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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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As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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