as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to
the literary world has enthroned Shakespeare for so long that his preeminence among writers seems unassailable
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Recent Examples of enthrone
King Charles was enthroned with the commanding St. Edward's Crown, used only to crown a new monarch.
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Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Hierarchies in art, with painting and sculpture enthroned at the top, don’t make sense either.
—Holland Cotter, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
For the proclamation ceremony enthroning Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan of Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria showed up in full formal dress—in Victoria's case, an elegant, bright purple outfit with a matching hat.
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 13 Aug. 2023
Charles was the 40th sovereign to be enthroned in the abbey -- and, at 74, the oldest.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2023
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Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Hierarchies in art, with painting and sculpture enthroned at the top, don’t make sense either.
—Holland Cotter, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
For the proclamation ceremony enthroning Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan of Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria showed up in full formal dress—in Victoria's case, an elegant, bright purple outfit with a matching hat.
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 13 Aug. 2023
Charles was the 40th sovereign to be enthroned in the abbey -- and, at 74, the oldest.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthrone
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Gisele Bündchen’s steamy bronze glow in 1999 was just as prescient, elevating bombshell nudes into the gold standard of summer makeup.—
Sophie Schulte-Hillen,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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For clean girl scent lovers looking to elevate their collection or gourmand enthusiasts willing to explore beyond their comfort zone, Angel Dust by Fugazzi might just be your next obsession too.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 May 2025
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Among the cuts this year to the permanent employees were 200 probationary staff, dismissed because they had been either recently hired or recently promoted.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Think: vents in the lenses that promote airflow and prevent fogging, plus an adjustable nose piece for a custom fit.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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The Vatican has for centuries sought to exalt faith through art, building monuments to biblical figures and church leaders.—
Alan Yuhas,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Students and staff at Florida State University came together in a peaceful vigil and serene outdoor service on Holy Saturday to exalt their strong sense of community after a shooting sent shockwaves across the campus of nearly 45,000 students.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Enthrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrone. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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