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as in exciting
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 lifting
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 promoting
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 exalting
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 elevating
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Some companies are even elevating culture and entertainment leadership into the C-suite, reflecting how central these capabilities have become to growth.
—Christopher Vollmer, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
But the flooding would be less powerful than at the old site, Wing said, and its impact could be lessened by elevating the hospital or building earthen embankments.
—Brett Kelman, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Erin Jackson made history at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, elevating the sport of speedskating.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Stress hormones like adrenaline surge, elevating heart rates and blood pressure.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The pleated design adds a subtle structural detail, elevating them from casual to polished.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
In reality, the agency is elevating scientific rigor and economic reality over feel-good motivated reasoning.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Drawing on her training, Santana performed lifesaving measures, including elevating legs to improve blood flow to the heart.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
In her new role, Wood will lead Brooks’ footwear product line management, merchandising, and product marketing teams with the goal of elevating how the brand connects long-term vision to product creation and go-to-market strategy, the company said.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Some companies are even elevating culture and entertainment leadership into the C-suite, reflecting how central these capabilities have become to growth.
—Christopher Vollmer, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
But the flooding would be less powerful than at the old site, Wing said, and its impact could be lessened by elevating the hospital or building earthen embankments.
—Brett Kelman, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Erin Jackson made history at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, elevating the sport of speedskating.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Stress hormones like adrenaline surge, elevating heart rates and blood pressure.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The pleated design adds a subtle structural detail, elevating them from casual to polished.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
In reality, the agency is elevating scientific rigor and economic reality over feel-good motivated reasoning.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Drawing on her training, Santana performed lifesaving measures, including elevating legs to improve blood flow to the heart.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevating
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Among the more moving cases that Blair describes are those of people who in life were vulnerable and powerless but in death were considered formidable threats.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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The offense is considered a non-moving violation with no license points, though vehicles can be towed in some cases.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Takaichi has pledged to revise security and defense policies by December to bolster Japan’s offensive military capabilities, lifting a ban on weapons exports and moving further away from the country’s postwar pacifist principles.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Chip and Kasinee Tolman begin each day by lifting their two adult children out of bed and into their wheelchairs.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On Sunday, Musk shared the company’s first Super Bowl ad, promoting its Starlink Wi-Fi service.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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These were not the first Super Bowl ads promoting AI services.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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As Alvarado explores repeatedly, Valdez rejected that pathway, instead honing his indigenous roots, and dedicating his life to exalting those who, like him, exist in the in-between.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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The executive is looking to bring the Kate Somerville brand back to a strong position by leaning into its clinical roots and exalting its hero ExfoliKate line of cleansers and treatments, priced between $46 for a foaming wash and $85 for an exfoliating treatment.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
30 Dec. 2025
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That said, Mike presents as an uplifting, jovial kind of guy.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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After a cold, dark winter, nothing feels more uplifting than decorating for spring with cheerful accents that signal sunnier days ahead.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Thanks to the Muppets’ film franchise and the wonders of YouTube, the wacky gang is still delighting, and expanding, its fan base.—
Jared Bahir Browsh,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Church’s has been delighting customers since 1952, when the first location opened in San Antonio.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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The agent is seen raising the pepper spray can, pointing it towards the crowd in what looked to be an attempt to keep them at a distance.—
Gio Insignares,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In an email to The Times, Newsom spokesperson Tara Gallegos said the governor had a strong record of fighting for workers’ rights, including raising the minimum wage and expanding sick leave and other worker protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Elevating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevating. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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