sanctify

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The sculptures lovingly sanctify a keystone’s rational but enigmatic contradiction of mechanics and function.

From Los Angeles Times

It also allows political movements to consolidate power by sanctifying their leaders and discouraging dissent.

From Salon

Here, the real Presley is charismatic as hell, and looks great beaded in sanctified sweat.

From Los Angeles Times

These shrines laden with incense, flowers and other offerings sanctify its gardens, waters and the surrounding landscape, and they highlight the psychic malaise dominating most of its visitors.

From Salon

Not Section 60, where the atmosphere is sanctified but not somber—too many kids, Meredith recalled from her visits to her son’s burial site.

From Salon