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Recent Examples of enshrined
Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Advocates say the right to request asylum is enshrined in the country’s immigration law and say denying migrants that right puts people fleeing war or persecution in grave danger.
—Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
DeMarcus Ware and Manning are football immortals, enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Collins was previously enshrined in 2010 as a member of Genesis, while Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan made the cut during their first year on the ballot.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
Orbán’s control of the media is enshrined in law so Magyar’s first objective will be a legislative overhaul.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
For nearly 70 years, its attorneys have investigated hate crimes and police abuses, worked to combat discrimination, and enforced the protections enshrined in statutes such as the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
His regular-season wins are the sixth most in NBA history and he will be enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this year.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The 1992 Consensus is a tacit agreement, never formally enshrined as a document, that Taiwan and China all belong to one China.
—Huizhong Wu, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Press freedom is an enshrined right in this country.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
While endorsing the cleanup, MUI’s fatwa commission warned that burying the janitor fish alive amounts to a violation of animal rights enshrined in Islamic teaching.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Advocates say the right to request asylum is enshrined in the country’s immigration law and say denying migrants that right puts people fleeing war or persecution in grave danger.
—Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
DeMarcus Ware and Manning are football immortals, enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Collins was previously enshrined in 2010 as a member of Genesis, while Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan made the cut during their first year on the ballot.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
Orbán’s control of the media is enshrined in law so Magyar’s first objective will be a legislative overhaul.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
For nearly 70 years, its attorneys have investigated hate crimes and police abuses, worked to combat discrimination, and enforced the protections enshrined in statutes such as the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
His regular-season wins are the sixth most in NBA history and he will be enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this year.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The 1992 Consensus is a tacit agreement, never formally enshrined as a document, that Taiwan and China all belong to one China.
—Huizhong Wu, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrined
Adjective
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The paint was executed by Hitoshi, Hazan’s longtime collaborator and a revered figure in custom automotive paint, who came out of retirement for the project.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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After the Smiths split up in 1987, Johnny Marr became a revered freelance guitar slinger, forming Electronic, guesting on dozens of albums, and serving stints as a member of the Pretenders, Modest Mouse, and The The.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This top may look simple, but it’s elevated with darling ruffle accents around the sleeves and hem to set it apart from your average blouse.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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This unofficial wartime arrangement, which has elevated certain Iranian officials to positions of leadership, has left even the regime’s most loyal supporters confused over who is making decisions.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On May 10, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York will open the new, nearly 12,000-square-foot galleries of its venerated Costume Institute.—
Jane Levere,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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The venerated civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the UFW with Chavez and served as the union’s vice president, later came forward with her own accounts of abuse by Chavez.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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United hope one midfielder can also be promoted from the academy.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sebastian Kneipp, a 19th century German Catholic priest and early pioneer of naturopathy, promoted nature exposure, water therapy and barefoot walking as exercise and a way to stimulate circulation and support overall health, including immune function.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sheehan allowed a single to Moisés Ballesteros with one out and was lifted after throwing a career-high 101 pitches with a 4-0 lead.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The mother then lifted the toddler out of the water while the otter continued attacking and bit her arm.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In addition, Jos Valke, deacon of the church, said a letter reporting D’Artagnan’s death stated that he had been laid to rest in consecrated ground.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cuban politicians are still careful to present themselves as devotees of Martí, and sacrificing for la patria is a consecrated ideal.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Enshrined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrined. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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