as in to commemorate
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuate
Perfectionism perpetuates an endless state of striving.
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Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
There is no substitute for effective financial management, which has been sorely lacking as CPS and CTU leaders collaborate to perpetuate the status quo.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Considered by many to be the greatest horologist of all time, his legacy is perpetuated by the eponymous firm that bears his name.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
The seen is a Navy and its mission perpetuated by inefficient use of resources.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
There is no substitute for effective financial management, which has been sorely lacking as CPS and CTU leaders collaborate to perpetuate the status quo.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Considered by many to be the greatest horologist of all time, his legacy is perpetuated by the eponymous firm that bears his name.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
The seen is a Navy and its mission perpetuated by inefficient use of resources.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
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The Air Force base and the airport's original name commemorated Charles Linton Williams, an Arizona native who was a first lieutenant in the Army Air Corps.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Beckham commemorates their one-year anniversary by sharing a portrait of them nestled in a bathtub together.—
Hanna Lustig,
Glamour,
12 Aug. 2025
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Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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For this month’s 20th anniversary of Dog Day, suggestions on how to celebrate including taking your dog for a walk, adopting a dog or donating blankets, food or funds to a local rescue center.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Eze has already been immortalized in a mural on a wall close to the Emirates and the manner in which Arsenal gazumped Tottenham to seal the deal is the latest addition to the rich tapestry that is the rivalry between the two clubs.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Once approved, the McDonough Meteorite will be immortalized in the Meteoritical Bulletin.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Aug. 2025
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Bess' friends wanted to honor his memory by making dying wishes come true for some adults with life-threatening illnesses.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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Marquis Who’s Who honors Gene Saunders for his contributions to public safety and technology integration.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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