canonizing
- present participle of canonize.
Example Sentences
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Advocates in the fight against child sex trafficking, by contrast, take issue with the film for canonizing the controversial operations of Ballard and his former organization, Operation Underground Railroad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2023
The process for canonizing that priest, the Rev. Leon Dehon, had begun more than 40 years earlier.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2019
Perhaps the director Jim Jarmusch was worried that the bad behavior would detract from his efforts at canonizing Iggy Pop’s group, the Stooges, which he calls “the greatest rock ’n’ roll band ever.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 23, 2017
By canonizing Mother Teresa, he is clearly aiming to give his Holy Year of Mercy an icon for the faithful to venerate around the world.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 18, 2015
Originally, every bishop had the privilege of canonizing saints, or declaring them entitled to the honors which the Catholic church bestows on her saints.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban
