deifying

Example Sentences

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There is a long and rich tradition of popular music fans deifying their icons.

From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2021

The journalists warning of the dangers of deifying Conway have most often aimed that message at adults.

From Slate • Oct. 19, 2020

“They are not perfect. They are not perfect. We have to stop deifying them,” Mr. Lemon said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2020

So let’s get to know Jenner as a person, as opposed to deifying her as a plaster saint.

From The Guardian • Mar. 19, 2016

Oh, the good, simple times, when words meant what they seemed to and admiration was just without that deifying bombast that is so readily heaped on one to-day!

From My Recollections by Massenet, Jules