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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
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
Some posts included inflammatory language but others did not seem to be celebrating the shooting or glorifying violence, according to the AP.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Experts warn that glorifying nonstop hustle is a classic marker of toxic environments, leading to burnout and high turnover.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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By glorifying the industry, critics say, agronejo artists help to foster public support for these practices.
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The responsibility of elevating figure skating.—
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Two of his followers were the parents of Kim Il Sung, and Cheng tracks how a family’s faith and American proselytizing became the roots of Kimilsungism, the ideology elevating the rulers of North Korea to a nearly deified state of veneration.—
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Hudson has heard from studio heads, producers and other past collaborators praising her work.—
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In a post on X, Huberman shared the White House’s graphic of the new pyramid, praising the decisions that were made.—
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There’s no wishful thinking that our society will stop idealizing appearance, but framing and intrinsic motivation matter.—
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There’s a fine line between being crystal clear and idealizing a situation.—
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Inside, the mood was hushed, reverent.—
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It’s been heartening to see these many reverent tributes to not only Reiner’s good deeds in the arena of social justice, but also to his film work, which has maybe not always been properly appreciated for its breadth and vitality.—
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The core purpose of Taste Addison – promoting Addison's 200+ restaurants – will be reenvisioned to include new, year-round options to support and elevate North Texas' most vibrant dining hub.—
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Still, the district put full faith in its current coaches, promoting from within.—
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Explain to the woman that not everyone in the group is comfortable displaying their religiosity in public, and some may prefer to do their worshiping privately.—
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Filmed aboard an operational replica of an actual 18th-century ship, the Götheborg of Sweden, the sequence sees Lee and her congregation worshipping through movement daily on the ship’s deck, rain or shine.—
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Presenter Hailee Steinfeld made her first red carpet appearance since announcing she and husband Josh Allen were expecting their first child together in a baby pink dress with a small train and Repossi jewelry.—
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Anticipating the arrival of letters has become part of the rhythm of Helen’s day, part of the light shifting across the kitchen floor and the cuckoo of her wooden clock announcing every hour.—
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Back in July, the actress shared a sweet post on her Instagram, celebrating her 23 years with her Moder.—
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But that doesn't mean there weren't some memorable moments worth celebrating!—
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“Glorifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorifying. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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