genuflect

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Shows like “Top Chef” teach us to genuflect at the altars of celebrity culinarians, viewing their restaurants and signature dishes as luxury experiences as opposed to showing regular folks how to think innovatively about dinner.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

But beyond the ambition to warp genres, he’s also refused to genuflect to industry conventions, especially ones for Spanish-speaking artists.

From New York Times • May 6, 2022

“Let’s use this moment, not to just genuflect toward the cause of good and right, let’s really do something,” he said “We know Shawnee children died at that mission. We want those kids’ names.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2021

“Every time I pass one,” he said, “I genuflect and say, ‘Thank you for the house, my kids’ education and the fact that we don’t have to eat cheese grits anymore.’

From Washington Post • May 26, 2021

Every time I stepped into his office, I felt the need to genuflect.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore