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as in worshipping
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as in exalting
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as in elevating
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 venerating
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power
let us now glorify the Lord
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as in acclaiming
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
fond parents who glorify everything that their precious offspring do
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as in praising
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 idealizing
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 glorifying
Jack Dunn, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The shadow is dreaming up chaos, glorifying dominance, or leaders competing to prove who is strongest, especially as Saturn prepares to join Neptune in Aries next month.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
By glorifying the industry, critics say, agronejo artists help to foster public support for these practices.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
But instead of glorifying or condemning them, Kurzel and his frequent collaborator, writer Shaun Grant, interrogate the weaknesses and traumas that push them into aggression.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Pope, speaking about social media content on TikTok, warns that as long as skinniness is seen as an indicator of societal status and health, content glorifying thinness will replicate on other platforms.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Remembrance has never been about glorifying war.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Boys participated in tournaments that tested their martial prowess, glorifying the idea of fighting on behalf of Putin.
—Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
In an age where departments of the United States government apparently engage in internet beef with musicians, Homeland Security is taunting Zach Bryan by using one of his songs in a video glorifying immigration enforcement officers.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
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The campaign sparked a social media firestorm, in which critics said American Eagle was glorifying the actor’s white heritage.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The shadow is dreaming up chaos, glorifying dominance, or leaders competing to prove who is strongest, especially as Saturn prepares to join Neptune in Aries next month.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
By glorifying the industry, critics say, agronejo artists help to foster public support for these practices.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
But instead of glorifying or condemning them, Kurzel and his frequent collaborator, writer Shaun Grant, interrogate the weaknesses and traumas that push them into aggression.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Pope, speaking about social media content on TikTok, warns that as long as skinniness is seen as an indicator of societal status and health, content glorifying thinness will replicate on other platforms.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Remembrance has never been about glorifying war.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Boys participated in tournaments that tested their martial prowess, glorifying the idea of fighting on behalf of Putin.
—Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
In an age where departments of the United States government apparently engage in internet beef with musicians, Homeland Security is taunting Zach Bryan by using one of his songs in a video glorifying immigration enforcement officers.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorifying
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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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And, online, there has been a never-ending stream of posts venerating Kirk as a martyr who died defending white Christian values.—
Ryan Broderick,
Rolling Stone,
24 Nov. 2025
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That Bad Bunny gave this song to Martin feels especially moving after the latter wrote a letter this past week praising the former’s Grammys acceptance speech.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Your diplomatic touch can turn an argument into teamwork by praising an idea’s potential, then guiding it toward a less pricey lane.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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By late month, career responsibilities intensify, requiring you to define a realistic path forward instead of idealizing outcomes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Neptune can blur boundaries, so be mindful of overcommitting or idealizing people who have not shown consistency yet.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
25 Jan. 2026
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Those elements, and time spent in the sauna, are meant to create a magical, reverent place that exists between worlds and outside of hierarchies, Argeropoulous said.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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But the campaign against Good is different—because The Homeland takes particular and perverse interest in women deemed insufficiently reverent of hearth and home.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 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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After a childhood spent worshipping the Ramones and the Replacements, Billie Joe Armstrong co-founded Green Day with bassist Mike Dirnt in 1987.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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Freedom of religion Those who were worshipping at Cities Church when the service was disrupted also have a First Amendment right to practice their religion.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kid Rock said in a release announcing the lineup.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Rodríguez herself hasn't embraced meaningful public debate of the nation's problems other than announcing the creation of an advisory commission on political co-existence to be headed by Villegas' brother, Culture Minister Ernesto Villegas.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Glorifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorifying. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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