as in elevating
to assign a high status or value to
the heroic actions of firefighters during the terrorist attack did much to ennoble the profession of fire fighting in the public mind
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Recent Examples of ennobling
Teeth or Pants, the show has a way of both laughing at and ennobling its own failures.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Work for human beings, then, is necessary and even ennobling.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Work for human beings, then, is necessary and even ennobling.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ennobling
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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
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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
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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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“Ennobling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ennobling. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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