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dignify

verb

ˈdig-nə-ˌfī

Definition of dignify

as in to elevate

to assign a high status or value to our graduation ceremony was dignified by a visit from the mayor

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Recent Examples of dignify He’s additionally dignified by his smart girlfriend, Murka (Anna Guliayeva), who has a level head, mad hacker skills and tattoos. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 By dignifying the attack with a detailed defense, Altman validated Anthropic as a legitimate threat and came across as defensive doing it. — Allen Adamson, Forbes.com, 10 Feb. 2026 Mayor Melvin Carter was ramrod straight and dignified in his concession. — Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025 The recognizing states will have to step up, too, by making their security guarantees concrete and by helping shape a Palestinian state that does not threaten its neighbors and dignifies its people by providing functioning institutions and proper services. — Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dignify

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The Property Masters Guild aims to highlight and elevate the craft of the Property Master by raising awareness, fostering collaboration among craft artisans, educating its members and inspiring future generations of Property Masters.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
As Altman absorbs the public’s fears and frustrations over AI, the company has recently sought to elevate Brockman’s profile as a counterweight.

— Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

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When applied to the scalp, certain peptides can send signals that promote follicle function, extend the growth phase of the hair cycle, and strengthen the tissue surrounding the follicle.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
Trump has also promoted the destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities and navy, and the reduction in missile and drone capabilities, as measures of success.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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