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Recent Examples of enshrined
Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
The Fed, however, sets rates based on economic conditions and the outlook, not the demands of a sitting president — a feature enshrined in the congressional charter that established the Fed in 1913, and also a cornerstone of the US economy’s stability.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
House Bill 1054 would have enshrined federal standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in state law.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Two days later, the Declaration and Constitution were formally enshrined, joining the Bill of Rights at last in the space built so long ago to house them.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Ouija boards were enshrined in glass cases throughout the room; periodically, a small silver bell tolled without warning, moving as though on its own.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
There’s a reason he’s enshrined in Cooperstown.
—Jesús Cano, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, which in 1959 enshrined the territory as a scientific preserve used only for peaceful purposes.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The three former players enshrined in the Red Sox Hall of Fame on Thursday all achieved great career success before and after their time in Boston.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Adjective
Press freedom is an enshrined right in this country.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Finally, scientists have confirmed the new species—and enshrined it in the annals of science as Solenostomus snuffleupagus, a nod to its remarkable resemblance to Big Bird’s beloved friend.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
The Fed, however, sets rates based on economic conditions and the outlook, not the demands of a sitting president — a feature enshrined in the congressional charter that established the Fed in 1913, and also a cornerstone of the US economy’s stability.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
House Bill 1054 would have enshrined federal standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in state law.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Two days later, the Declaration and Constitution were formally enshrined, joining the Bill of Rights at last in the space built so long ago to house them.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Ouija boards were enshrined in glass cases throughout the room; periodically, a small silver bell tolled without warning, moving as though on its own.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
There’s a reason he’s enshrined in Cooperstown.
—Jesús Cano, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, which in 1959 enshrined the territory as a scientific preserve used only for peaceful purposes.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The three former players enshrined in the Red Sox Hall of Fame on Thursday all achieved great career success before and after their time in Boston.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrined
Adjective
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That means that the only official Cocteau Twins live release skips right over the most revered period of the band’s history.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
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In addition to those allegations against Gardner in Mississippi, there are also claims of misconduct at one of the most revered gyms in competitive gymnastics.—
Jake Rosenwasser,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Nasdaq-100 index, YTD The concentration of the market rally means options traders are placing more bets on single stocks than indexes, keeping volatility elevated on a single-stock basis.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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For Harris and his cattle farm, rising prices across the supply chain could force him to keep retail prices elevated in the months ahead, in order to make ends meet.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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At the forthcoming 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Streisand will receive the Honorary Palme d’Or, commemorating the venerated artist’s decades-long career.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
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Lenny Bruce, along with venerated comedians like George Carlin, Richard Pryor and Dick Gregory, created the foundation of the most cutting and controversial jokes about American culture and our political system.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gelatin has been promoted as a simple tool to help support gut health, especially in wellness spaces.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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What Apple is accused of promising Apple introduced Apple Intelligence in June 2024 and promoted it as a major step forward for iPhone, iPad and Mac.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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When France lifted the trophy two weeks later, ‘l’episode de l’extincteur’ was held up as a moment that had helped bring the squad closer together.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Masatake Yoshida lifted a sacrifice fly to tie the score at 1-all.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 May 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 18 May. 2026.
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