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
Last week, the Directors Guild of America became the latest of Hollywood’s major unions to enshrine new AI protections into its tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers following deals made with SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America.
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Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
15 June 2026
While the president has the power to decide whether to offer or rescind humanitarian programs, such as Temporary Protected Status, the right to seek asylum is enshrined in law.
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Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
But the mother of congressional prerogatives (enshrined in Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution) is the power to declare war.
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Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Their multispecies map is a…blueprint that enshrines the right to roam for the entire animal kingdom.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
15 June 2026
While the president has the power to decide whether to offer or rescind humanitarian programs, such as Temporary Protected Status, the right to seek asylum is enshrined in law.
—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
But the mother of congressional prerogatives (enshrined in Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution) is the power to declare war.
—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Their multispecies map is a…blueprint that enshrines the right to roam for the entire animal kingdom.
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrine
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Toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, were not elevated, according to air district data.
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The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Supporters of Amendment 3 have used Thursday’s court ruling to promote the new amendment.
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“Enshrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrine. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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