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as in to elevate
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 to venerate
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
let us now glorify the Lord
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as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
fond parents who glorify everything that their precious offspring do
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as in to celebrate
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 to idealize
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 glorify
The report claims that Hezbollah gives child fighters heroes’ funerals and publicly glorifies them before their peers in order to encourage other children to follow in their footsteps.
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Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
These titles often glorify overwork and set unrealistic expectations from day one, contributing to the kind of stress that causes people to resign and look for low-stress jobs in the first place.
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Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
There are passages in the Hebrew Bible that glorify or seem to condone mass killing, destruction of whole cities, male domination of women, even slavery.
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Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
The goal is to get people to think, not to mock or glorify violence in any way, the Secret Handshake rep said.
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Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
These titles often glorify overwork and set unrealistic expectations from day one, contributing to the kind of stress that causes people to resign and look for low-stress jobs in the first place.
—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
There are passages in the Hebrew Bible that glorify or seem to condone mass killing, destruction of whole cities, male domination of women, even slavery.
—
Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
The goal is to get people to think, not to mock or glorify violence in any way, the Secret Handshake rep said.
—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for glorify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorify
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Toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, were not elevated, according to air district data.
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The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
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The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a monastery with emblematic golden domes, is venerated by both the Russian and Ukrainian wings of the Orthodox Church as one of their most important spiritual centers.
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Olivier was venerated as a Shakespearean actor, playing many iconic protagonists in London including Hamlet, Henry V, Macbeth and, controversially, Othello.
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An expired job ad for an experienced English interpreter at the UN advertised a salary range between $131,084 and $171,644.
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The report alleges that Freedom 250 was advertised as an addition to America250 rather than as its replacement, creating confusion.
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On Tuesday, more than a million fans took to the streets to celebrate Mexico’s advancement to the World Cup’s round of 16, a feat the national team hadn’t achieved since 1986, and with each victory, the human tide grows.
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As America begins to celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, there are nearly 800,000 customers without power as outages are reported across multiple states.
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The Paris in his film feels stylized, idealized.
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The company said the approach is intended for real-world superconducting quantum processors rather than idealized laboratory systems, with an emphasis on manufacturability and scalability.
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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The company threw a lavish caviar party at Cannes and in May hosted panels promoting its cinematic tool at Amazon’s AI on the Lot event in Culver City.
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So people are looking to online forums to find that guidance, and to find those people to worship, in a way.
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How long will families have to live on the edge of fear to remain on constant alert simply to worship, learn and gather in peace?
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Iran also announced the complete closure of airspace over Tehran on Monday.
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Famous friends of the bride and groom have been spotted across New York City headed to the couple's big day, reportedly in Madison Square Garden July 3, almost a year after the pop star and Super Bowl champion announced their romantic engagement.
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“Glorify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorify. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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