lionized

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During the 2012 Games in London, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Greg Rutherford and Mo Farah were lionised after bagging a quick flurry of golds in what was quickly dubbed “super Saturday”.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2024

The commanders, lionised as heroes in Ukraine, led last year's defence of the port, the biggest city Russia captured in its invasion.

From Reuters • Jul. 8, 2023

Last week, a BBC investigation revealed how two young Didsbury attendees died in conflict abroad and were lionised online as martyrs, including by prominent people in the mosque.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2023

While he is lionised, Mueller has flaws and has acknowledged mistakes.

From The Guardian • Nov. 24, 2018

He walked into the room with the quiet aplomb of a man accustomed to being lionised; and certainly, without being of striking, he was of very pleasing appearance.

From Recollections of Europe by Cooper, James Fenimore