ENTHRONE Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

enthrone

verb

in-ˈthrōn

Definition of enthrone

as in to elevate

to assign a high status or value to the literary world has enthroned Shakespeare for so long that his preeminence among writers seems unassailable

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Recent Examples of enthrone In her 2018 opening sermon as Bishop of London, Mullally told the congregation that 105 years ago, suffragettes tried to detonate a bomb under the seat on which she been enthroned moments earlier. — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025 The Top 8 will be cut to four, then two, and the top influencer will be enthroned. — Bryan West, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025 He was enthroned in 2021 as the third bishop of the Melbourne Eparchy. — Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025 Khan’s populist and polarizing bid to regain power has been dealt a huge, most likely fatal blow by the institution that once enthroned Khan. — Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for enthrone

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In an effort to help elevate Thoroughbred racing among the everyday sports fan, Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association will launch a three-year-old championship series consisting of six races beginning in 2027.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Boxwood shrubs are a great option for pristine hedges and natural privacy screens, elevating your landscaping with their bright green foliage and clean appearance.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

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Bringing ‘Marge’ home In 2020, Wisconsin’s National Guard and Papua New Guinea entered into a military agreement though the State Partnership Program, which promotes cooperation through military exchanges.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Trump most frequently mentions grass while promoting his Washington beautification efforts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

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This has been an awesome showcase of American community, with our own USMNT support and other countries’ diasporas springing up exalting watch parties all over the place.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Mary’s valley of sin was exalted and Simon’s mountain of pride was made low through the love of God.

— Eric Bashor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026

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