canonize

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Memes, livestreams and hashtags now allow anyone to canonize someone they admire.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2025

As we posthumously canonize David Lynch, it might be tempting to assume he came out of the womb the supremely confident, eccentric auteur the world became enthralled by in the 1980s and ’90s.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

“It’s a gift of God that Pope Francis — an Argentine pope, a Jesuit pope — can canonize her,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2024

Much has changed since 1994, when Campion became only the second woman ever nominated for best director, and the chance to canonize her could put Campion in contention for a major Oscar.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2021

"Oh," some said, "before six months are up they are certain to canonize him because he's performed so many miracles."

From The Life of Lazarillo of Tormes; his fortunes and misfortunes as told by himself by Rudder, Robert S.