glorified
Example Sentences
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Would the group stage not simply become a glorified pan-confederation qualifying competition for what is, essentially, a knockout tournament?
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
"It's almost like he is trying to reach for this glorified manhood that he cannot embody anymore," said Sabrina Karim, a political science professor at Cornell University.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
All told, the Angels are a glorified minor league team with no apparent vision and no obvious hope for the future and not worth the money at any price.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
But you could stunt your career growth by being a glorified coffee fetcher at a well-known company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
“No, Sonia. We do what is required and that’s it. But we need to be careful with that family; the CDR are glorified neighborhood spies.”
From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez
