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as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to
popular support and media hype have exalted Super Bowl Sunday to the level of a national holiday
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as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of
monstrous, gaudy gambling palaces that seem to exalt the very notion of excess
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Recent Examples of exalt
In panel discussions, roundtables, and closed-door meetings, analysts exalted the virtues of the United States as an investment destination and excoriated Europe as overregulated, uncompetitive, and incapable of innovating.
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Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 12 May 2025
The story of Combs’s rise and fall exposes the many fractures in a legacy that pop culture was always eager to exalt.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 12 May 2025
The tourist destination exalted for its sandy beaches and busy marina is replete with a former medieval royal retreat, Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort and the Citadel Palace.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Venus is exalted — working at its fullest potential — in Pisces, making its journey all the more pivotal and auspicious.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 12 May 2025
The story of Combs’s rise and fall exposes the many fractures in a legacy that pop culture was always eager to exalt.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 12 May 2025
The tourist destination exalted for its sandy beaches and busy marina is replete with a former medieval royal retreat, Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort and the Citadel Palace.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Venus is exalted — working at its fullest potential — in Pisces, making its journey all the more pivotal and auspicious.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalt
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Eye-catching knobs and pulls made a splash in many booths at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show this year, and brands like Rous and Plank Hardware are delivering standout designs that elevate cabinetry and furniture with a fresh, must-see flair.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Watson elevated the black top and blue jeans formula with her styling, accessorizing with a pair of chunky black boots and dangling, shoulder-grazing earrings.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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That visit coincided with the museum’s Wyeth retrospective, an exhibit which celebrated N.C. Wyeth, his son Andrew, and his grandson Jamie.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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The free event for all ages celebrates natural textiles and sustainability and brings together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates and local farmers.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Pollard was promoted to be executive vice president in 1980 and then president and chief operating officer in 1981 before he was named ServiceMaster’s CEO in 1983, succeeding Wessner.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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In the spring of 2014, Swift was heavily promoting her album 1989, her first pure pop project.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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While some prominent Jews have praised Trump’s Harvard crackdown, many others say the administration’s actions appear more focused on damaging higher education than addressing the concerns of Jewish students.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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While many praised the video’s message and Rylie’s insightful approach, others criticized the mom for not sharing her specific experiences with her daughter.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Along with the support from their online community, Miranda says the family has been incredibly blessed by the outpouring of love and help from their local community.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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The King’s Hawaiian rolls at Publix may not have been formally blessed, but come summertime, there’s just no denying that there's something sacred about their delicious simplicity.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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“Exalt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exalt. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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