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venerate

[ven-uh-reyt] / ˈvɛn əˌreɪt /


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These mob-like depictions occurred long before cult-favorite films like Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 “The Godfather” and Brian De Palma 1983’s “Scarface” became the prominent gangster storylines various male acts venerate in their music.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

Given that so much of the hype surrounding “Sinners” was because of its music, the choice wasn’t just disappointing; it was irresponsible to the artists the Globes claim to venerate.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

The trillion-dollar pay package has its roots in Musk’s desire to control 25% of Tesla stock, so he can’t be pushed out, even though most long-time Tesla investors and his board venerate his leadership.

From Barron's • Oct. 3, 2025

It is, however, one reason why we venerate the founders.

From Slate • May 8, 2024

An offering fell to the floor, the host, and Lana knelt to venerate and retrieve it.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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