glorify
Example Sentences
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Much of this imagery is hyper unrealistic and intended to glorify rather than mislead.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
“One of the peculiarities of squares is their screwy propensity to glorify rogues and scoundrels.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2024
"Anna's experience sheds light on a work culture that seems to glorify overwork while neglecting the very human beings behind the roles," she wrote.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024
He said his outreach isn’t to glorify war but to leave the message that “there must be a way, other than war, to resolve difficulties.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024
Don’t they all glorify God as much as ‘Paul’ and ‘Peter’ and ‘Simon’?” Aunty Ifeoma was getting annoyed; I knew by her raised voice, by her snappy tone.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.