as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to
our graduation ceremony was dignified by a visit from the mayor
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Recent Examples of dignify
Vance is spearheading a loose movement in the White House aimed at re-dignifying the family and child-rearing in American society.
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Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Mar. 2025
In short, there are many that continue to dignify regional Mexican music.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025
The goal is to make the homes feel welcoming and dignifying for those who’ve gone without kind or, at the very least, livable home lives, Hindman added.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
President Carter dignified the office.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Mar. 2025
In short, there are many that continue to dignify regional Mexican music.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025
The goal is to make the homes feel welcoming and dignifying for those who’ve gone without kind or, at the very least, livable home lives, Hindman added.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
President Carter dignified the office.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignify
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The podcast has already earned several accolades, and the Ohio native says there are big plans to elevate the show even further.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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At a special meeting in Detroit, the SMART board also voted to elevate Tiffany Gunter, who had been the system’s deputy general manager and chief operating officer, to replace Ferrell.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The organization aims to promote local music, art and live experiences that drive community, culture and tourism.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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His connections and insights are expected to play a significant role in promoting the adoption of Camb.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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“Dignify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignify. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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