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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
ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The shooter’s French-speaking sidekick, Iris, performed with biting brilliance by Julie Helga, addresses him as a friend, but the creators have gone out of their way to avoid glorifying him or his nihilistic destruction.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The Instagram post Robinson refers to in his lawsuit accused him of glorifying terrorism and praising Hamas.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Hegseth apparently delighted in dispensing death and elevating and glorifying war.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Critics have accused leaders of wasting tax dollars and glorifying a divisive figure.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
The streets of Tehran were lined up with large Iranian flags and giant billboards glorifying the country's leaders and military achievements.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The shooter’s French-speaking sidekick, Iris, performed with biting brilliance by Julie Helga, addresses him as a friend, but the creators have gone out of their way to avoid glorifying him or his nihilistic destruction.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The Instagram post Robinson refers to in his lawsuit accused him of glorifying terrorism and praising Hamas.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Hegseth apparently delighted in dispensing death and elevating and glorifying war.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Critics have accused leaders of wasting tax dollars and glorifying a divisive figure.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorifying
Adjective
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Its theme — that the rich are different, and in not-good ways — meant she’d be forced into a ritualistic game of hide-and-seek, running for her life from her devil-worshipping, masters-of-the-world in-laws.—
Michael Ordoña,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Mar. 2026
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Its theme — that the rich are different, and in not-good ways — meant she’d be forced into a ritualistic game of hide-and-seek, running for her life from her devil-worshipping, masters-of-the-world in-laws.—
Michael Ordoña,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
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Klinger warns that adding excess fat, calories, and sugar can rapidly transform coffee into a high-calorie beverage, elevating the risk of weight gain.—
Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to refocusing its strategy, Comcast has changed up its leadership structure, including elevating Mike Cavanagh to co-CEO alongside Roberts.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jellicle Ball joins that lineage, inviting its audience to experience the joys of the Black and Latino ball scene while venerating its bittersweet roots.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
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Exquisite dribblers such as Olise need protecting and venerating.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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More than 1,300 customers have awarded the sneakers a five-star rating, praising the durability and cloud-like cushioning in reviews.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cue tech and political leaders praising the outgoing Cook, who'd presided over a more than 20-fold increase in market cap at the tech giant since taking over from the late Steve Jobs in 2011.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nothing wrong with idealizing and daydreaming, but to a certain extent.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 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
Adjective
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In the sumptuousness of the bibliophile’s parlor, studying Black history occasioned reverent, joyous gatherings.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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Newman often seems to be reciting his lyrics, even incanting them, reverent and repetitive.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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The seeds are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, helping to feed gut bacteria while also promoting regular bowel movements, research has shown.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lauersdorf is always willing to answer constituent concerns, and never complains, said Heritage Homeowners’ Association vice president Jennifer Samuels in a Facebook post promoting the fundraising effort.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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His whole combo — coddling yet revering — makes clear how this hopeless estate chugged along for so long.—
Theater Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Chu sits at the center of Hollywood, and grew up in Silicon Valley revering engineers.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
14 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Glorifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorifying. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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