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
He also was enshrined before statistics assumed their current prominent place in these discussions.
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Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The fight between former property holders and the Cuban government was enshrined into US law in 1996, after the shootdown of two US planes by the Cuban military.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Because of that, several community leaders want to enshrine key parts of the agreement in local law.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Our core freedoms may be enshrined in our founding documents, but they are guaranteed to us only in principle.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
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Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The fight between former property holders and the Cuban government was enshrined into US law in 1996, after the shootdown of two US planes by the Cuban military.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Because of that, several community leaders want to enshrine key parts of the agreement in local law.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Our core freedoms may be enshrined in our founding documents, but they are guaranteed to us only in principle.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrine
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The relaxed silhouette offers plenty of airflow for hot afternoons, while the matching design feels elevated enough to wear straight to dinner afterward.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Diets rich in diverse plant fiber promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and elevate production of short-chain fatty acids — molecules like butyrate that maintain gut barrier integrity, dampen systemic inflammation and support metabolic health.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The probiotics help support gut health by promoting a balanced microbiome, the community of microbes that live in your digestive tract and influence digestion, immunity, and mood.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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For years, solid-state batteries have been promoted as the next major breakthrough in electric vehicles, promising greater safety, longer driving range, and faster charging.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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“Enshrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrine. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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