glorified

Example Sentences

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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

Aimed squarely at kids of all sizes, “Star Wars” has become a glorified tour of a billionaire’s expanding playworld and “The Mandalorian and Grogu” wants the track well-oiled, not bumpy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

TVs desperately need to command customers’ attention at home, and not just as glorified speakers for podcasts that play in the background.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Fuqua understands that making a narrative film into a glorified concert is the ideal way to breeze past anything unsavory.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The head on a boat is basically a glorified closet, with ' barely enough room to sit and do your business.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen