canonize
verb (used with object)
to place in the canon of saints.
canonizing
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present participleof canonize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Zalasiewicz, a geologist at the University of Leicester, has expressed support for canonizing the Anthropocene.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2024
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
Because it’s precious or rare or not meant for the people who tend to do the canonizing.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2018
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
He hesitated, before canonizing St. Francis; doubting the celestial infliction of the stigmata.
From Mornings in Florence by John Ruskin
