as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to
some teachers tend to enshrine their personal preferences as sacred rules of English grammar
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Recent Examples of enshrine
The budget does, thankfully, enshrine the Department of Government Efficiency’s acknowledgment that federal sprawl has become unmanageable.
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Veronique De Rugy, Twin Cities, 13 May 2025
Already a Hall of Famer (he'll be enshrined in June, a month prior to his un-retirement), Pacquiao is reportedly set to announce his return to the ring after the May 12 election in the Philippines.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
The right to keep and bear arms is enshrined in our Constitution.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
He was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in 2021.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
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Veronique De Rugy, Twin Cities, 13 May 2025
Already a Hall of Famer (he'll be enshrined in June, a month prior to his un-retirement), Pacquiao is reportedly set to announce his return to the ring after the May 12 election in the Philippines.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
The right to keep and bear arms is enshrined in our Constitution.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
He was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in 2021.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrine
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There are even aromatherapy options available for purchase to elevate your shower experience.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
26 May 2025
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The move is expected to elevate the importance of the State Department and Pentagon in advising Trump on important foreign policy moves.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Teens running social media accounts, promoting school events, or launching small ventures can immediately implement these strategies.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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To take Bregman’s place on the roster, the Red Sox promoted top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer, who started at third base and batted sixth in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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“Enshrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrine. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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