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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
For Lesnar, a win keeps the beast image intact and elevates him ahead in future feuds.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Sexton, Lee says, elevates the whole environment and Sexton and Ball are really building a rapport and talking up a storm together a lot after practice.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
They’re made from ultra-soft organic cotton with pintuck detailing that elevates them well beyond loungewear.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
This elevates preprocessing from housekeeping to a fairness checkpoint, preventing harm before models are trained and ensuring trust.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Gaylord Lamy, Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection’s general manager, said Rose elevates the hotel experience with her Texan aesthetic and New York City allure.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
While chowing down on the ocean’s finest offerings is enjoyable on its own, donning a pair of plastic gloves and a bib always elevates the experience.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Adding a wreath to your door instantly elevates curb appeal and creates a warm, welcoming vibe.
—Nora Colomer
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Sexton, Lee says, elevates the whole environment and Sexton and Ball are really building a rapport and talking up a storm together a lot after practice.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
They’re made from ultra-soft organic cotton with pintuck detailing that elevates them well beyond loungewear.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
This elevates preprocessing from housekeeping to a fairness checkpoint, preventing harm before models are trained and ensuring trust.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Gaylord Lamy, Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection’s general manager, said Rose elevates the hotel experience with her Texan aesthetic and New York City allure.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
While chowing down on the ocean’s finest offerings is enjoyable on its own, donning a pair of plastic gloves and a bib always elevates the experience.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Adding a wreath to your door instantly elevates curb appeal and creates a warm, welcoming vibe.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevates
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In a spare dining room with concrete ceilings and spindly pendant lights, chef-owners Maria Teresa Gallina and Nicolas Martinez serve only what excites them most.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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What excites me most is building relationships and partnerships, getting others inspired about new materials and new possibilities, and being willing to take risks, pushing the limits of what’s known into the space of the unknown.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dish soap cuts through oily residues and lifts dirt without scratching or harming surfaces.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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There is beauty and ease when a man lifts another by the pelvis into the air before somersaulting the other man onto the ground.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, concerns about declining populations are fueling the pronatalist movement, which promotes higher birthrates and frames demographic decline as a threat to civilization itself.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chronic inflammation also promotes insulin resistance and cellular dysfunction that can lead to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, a growing concern.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The pocket veto also raises problems relating to the separation of powers.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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But there's also some potentially world-changing implications that raises the stakes of this adventure.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Fitzgerald settlement ennobles neither side.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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The first-time head coach was hired last year by Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and has created a culture of collective effort that uplifts that defense.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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For today’s banks, this means shifting focus from short-term returns to long-term resilience and financing industries that sustain communities, supporting inclusive economic growth, and designing technology that respects and uplifts its users.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Soft lighting heightens the relaxed, yet chic atmosphere of a living room.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Last week's deadly shooting also heightens concerns of university safety protocols and security at public events.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The contract also enshrines protections that writers won around the use of AI during their 2023 film and television strike.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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The First Amendment enshrines the right of the public to speak, petition and assemble, regardless of their opinion.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
13 June 2025
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“Elevates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevates. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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