ENNOBLE Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

ennoble

verb

i-ˈnō-bəl

Definition of ennoble

as in to elevate

to assign a high status or value to the heroic actions of firefighters during the terrorist attack did much to ennoble the profession of fire fighting in the public mind

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Recent Examples of ennoble Work for human beings, then, is necessary and even ennobling. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025 Instead, this publication has hummed with creative, ennobling intellectual tension and debate. — Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 10 Apr. 2025 Its main focus is ennobling the essence of lava as a driving force for innovation in a contemporary age, as well as celebrating its centuries-old Neapolitan craftsmanship that has led to the creation of scenographic spaces, settings and projects. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025 At number 38, the extraordinary Hôtel Maurel de Pontèves—built by one Pierre Maurel, a cloth trader who was ennobled and became provincial treasurer, is worth a closer look. — Kate Maxwell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2022 See All Example Sentences for ennoble

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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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Earlier this year, the diner rolled out the Fiesta Chicken Protein Bowl, promoting the dish's 52 grams of protein.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The key takeaway is that dietary protein and resistance training work together to promote muscle growth and maintain strength.

— Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

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