1. present participle of canonise: officially declaring someone to be a saint in the Catholic Church
Usage: British spelling
2. present participle of canonise: treating something as if it were officially accepted or established
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The Vatican is canonising three new saints this year.
• The church spent decades canonising Mother Teresa after her death.
• Critics accused the museum of canonising controversial historical figures.
• The committee is canonising these practices as official policy.
• By canonising this interpretation, scholars may be limiting future research.
• The process of canonising saints requires extensive investigation of miracles.