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as in elevates
to assign a high status or value to
a number of big names were recruited in the hopes that their presence would glorify the university's school of medicine in the eyes of the medical world
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as in venerates
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
let us now glorify the Lord
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as in advertises
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
fond parents who glorify everything that their precious offspring do
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as in celebrates
to proclaim the glory of
the hillsides ablaze in red and gold silently glorify New England in the fall
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as in idealizes
to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant
don't let the job title "team spirit coordinator" fool you—he's nothing more than a glorified college cheerleader
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Recent Examples of glorifies
Sharp Objects uses a murder mystery to excavate the rot at the core of a Missouri town whose mythology glorifies the Confederacy.
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Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Early-stage business culture often glorifies polish.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Non-meat mains are… fine… but this joint glorifies the carnivorous lifestyle.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Our culture often glorifies doing more, but rest is just as vital.
—Kelly Mickle, SELF, 29 Dec. 2025
At war’s end, the narrative that develops valorizes physical courage, glorifies battlefield heroics, and vilifies hubris.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Former President Joe Biden recognized both Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day in 2021 amid widespread concerns that honoring the explorer glorifies the exploitation and genocide of native peoples.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Philosophy often glorifies the builders of grand systems — the bold architects of thought who draw sweeping maps of reality.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The platform bans content that glorifies violence, incites harm or celebrates attacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Early-stage business culture often glorifies polish.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Non-meat mains are… fine… but this joint glorifies the carnivorous lifestyle.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Our culture often glorifies doing more, but rest is just as vital.
—Kelly Mickle, SELF, 29 Dec. 2025
At war’s end, the narrative that develops valorizes physical courage, glorifies battlefield heroics, and vilifies hubris.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Former President Joe Biden recognized both Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day in 2021 amid widespread concerns that honoring the explorer glorifies the exploitation and genocide of native peoples.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Philosophy often glorifies the builders of grand systems — the bold architects of thought who draw sweeping maps of reality.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The platform bans content that glorifies violence, incites harm or celebrates attacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorifies
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At the Fenix museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands, which focuses on migration, chef Maksut Askar elevates Turkish street food such as mantı (dumplings) and mücver (zucchini fritters) at O Anatolian Café.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Seasonal menus keep every visit fresh, while the ambiance — elegant, warm and steeped in character — elevates even simple moments.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Walsh venerates Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Democrat who venerates more government but sidesteps California’s failing public schools and crushing cost of living.—
John H Bolthouse,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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However, this salsa anthem is as unforgettable as the title advertises.—
Yifan Wu,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The listing advertises that the 805-square-foot guest house can sleep up to 14 people.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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As the band celebrates 50 years of hair metal greatness, Twisted Sister‘s future is up in the air.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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DeSoto High SchoolÕs Ethan ÒBoobieÓ Feaster, right, celebrates during the city of DeSoto hosted a championship parade honoring its Class 6A Division II football state championship team on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in DeSoto, Texas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Gen Z, in particular, has moved away from the hustle-and-grind culture of the 2000s and early 2010s and instead idealizes wellness, leisure and affluence without overt labor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Come Near, a nonprofit that promotes dialogue around Jesus, took over the campaign in 2024.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The annual Congressional App Challenge promotes youth participation in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Close-up Photographer of the Year announces 2025 winner A trippy image of a coral, a huge swarm of mayflies and a ravenous spider were among the winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year award.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In another, the president praises the mother of his son Barron as one of the best moms he’s ever seen.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Banuelos praises his girlfriend/mentee's competition skills in an Instagram Reel.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Glorifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorifies. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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