knighting

verb

present participle of knight
as in lifting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knighting
  1. lifting
  2. commissioning
  3. congratulating
  4. improving
  5. celebrating
  6. applauding
  7. commending
  8. ennobling
Verb
  • Fresh from lifting the FIFA Club World Cup and buoyed by optimism around Enzo Maresca’s project, the Blues stumbled to a disappointing 10th-place Premier League finish.
    — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Rising domestic yields are unnerving investors, while currency weakness is lifting dollar‑denominated debt‑servicing costs in real time.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of lifting
Verb
  • In difficult times and with commissioning opportunities dimming, this source queried whether there needs to be a festival at all.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 July 2026
  • President John Adams was one of the most vigorous proponents of commissioning private vessels for national ends.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026
Definition of commissioning
Verb
  • The text is a reference to the song’s lyrics, which see Bad Bunny congratulating and thanking his parents for giving birth to him.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
  • As Kelce walked, fans attending the Chiefs’ open practice called out for his attention, with some congratulating him on his recent nuptials.
    — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of congratulating
Verb
  • People making folk music around the world have a nonprofit based in Kansas City to thank for improving their odds of scoring a Grammy Award next year.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Instead, every renovation must navigate a delicate balance between improving the fan experience and preserving the architectural integrity of one of the nation's few National Historic Landmarks dedicated to sports.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of improving
Verb
  • The British luxury marque is celebrating 80 years of building cars at the storied production facility in Crewe with a one-of-a-kind Continental GTC.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
  • In this case involving a quintet of carefree, Jägermeister-loving young folk who are celebrating their college graduations with a trip to Thailand.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of celebrating
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  • Before guests began eating dinner, Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association delivered an impassioned speech condemning political violence and applauding attendants bravery after the shooting at the April event.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Paul appeared to take the joke in stride, laughing and applauding as cameras cut to him in the crowd.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of applauding
Verb
  • Reactions to Graves’ retirement Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke at the Thursday press conference, commending Graves for her leadership.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The meteorologist’s followers are commending her for her environmentally friendly practice.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of commending
Verb
  • Mary Kay could have no doubt that selling was an ennobling endeavor, since God Himself seemed to be endorsing it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Teeth or Pants, the show has a way of both laughing at and ennobling its own failures.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Definition of ennobling
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