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adjective

Definition of exaltednext
as in glorious

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verb

past tense of exalt
1
as in elevated
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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2
as in praised
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 exalted
Adjective
As one of the world’s great metropolises, Tokyo takes its exalted status very seriously. — Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 While the artist’s prodigious skill offered cause for appreciation, Hodges’s exalted position can also be credited to peculiar circumstances. — Noor Anand Chawla, JSTOR Daily, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Onstage, Michael is exalted, transfigured, fully alive, with neither fear nor shame. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026 Production is either exalted or explained away. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exalted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exalted
  1. glorious
  2. elevated
  3. praised
  4. famous
  5. celebrated
  6. honored
  7. blessed
  8. renowned
Adjective
  • The San Francisco head coach’s time as Atlanta’s offensive coordinator was both glorious and heartbreaking.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But even those without a passion for specialty groceries end up there sooner or later for the glorious, enormous, budget-friendly sandwiches.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of glorious
Verb
  • As expected, Miami elevated kicker Zane Gonzalez from the practice squad.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Wembanyama made a three-point play inside, Julian Champagnie hit a corner 3, and Wembanyama elevated to convert a pass from Stephon Castle into dunk while getting fouled.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of elevated
Verb
  • More than half of that money has come from a venture capitalist who has publicly praised Elon Musk and a political action committee run by Airbnb, the rental giant currently facing a lawsuit from the city for price gouging during the wildfires.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Hamas praised the attack in a statement but did not claim responsibility.
    — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of praised
Adjective
  • Recent criticism The century-old restaurant guide is famous for its secrecy; its inspectors are anonymous and the company releases only vague information about their evaluation process.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Schumer's vacation photos drew encouragement from several famous friends.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of famous
Verb
  • Meanwhile, The Rich Eisen Show celebrated its 12th anniversary earlier this month.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The tour celebrated the 30th anniversary of Jay’s debut album Reasonable Doubt, and kicked off earlier this year with a headlining show at Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrated
Adjective
  • Rail tickets will be cross-honored with PATH tickets between Hoboken and 33rd Street stations and the New York Waterway Ferry between Hoboken and Midtown and West 29th Street Pier 79.
    — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The beloved songwriter, recording artist, actor and businesswoman was an honored musician, earning 10 Grammy Awards and 10 Country Music Assn.
    — Deborah Day, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of honored
Verb
  • And while he’s been blessed by natural talent and physicality, his rise through the system has been a journey of sacrifice and education.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Linguine Nerano This falls short in the way most Trader Joe’s frozen pastas do, resembling airline food when you’re blessed enough to have it.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of blessed
Adjective
  • The brand is arguably the world's most renowned, trusted name in pliers and continues to innovate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The species is named in honor of the late Ermi Zhao, a renowned Chinese herpetologist.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
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