reverencing

verb

present participle of reverence
as in venerating
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power devotees coming to reverence their god

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Recent Examples of reverencing Written with the intimacy of a conversation among loved ones, Someday, Now invites readers to sit with loss while still reverencing the beauty of life, parenting, and letting our children flourish. — Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverencing
  1. venerating
  2. worshipping
  3. revering
Verb
  • Jellicle Ball joins that lineage, inviting its audience to experience the joys of the Black and Latino ball scene while venerating its bittersweet roots.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Exquisite dribblers such as Olise need protecting and venerating.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of venerating
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  • Sakela is typically expressed through dance, music, group rituals and by worshipping nature.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That was more than 25 years ago now, but the town retains the same residential, wave-worshipping vibes.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of worshipping
Verb
  • In time, generations of directors and studio execs who came up revering trailblazing path set by 1970s New Hollywood titans like Coppola would come to fundamentally see the sequel in a different light as a result.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Our history is complex but acknowledging its complexity shouldn't be considered inconsistent with loving our country and revering its founders.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Definition of revering

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“Reverencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverencing. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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