as in revered
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Recent Examples of enshrined
Cate Charron, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
After a House investigation, the Legislature canceled its longstanding contract enshrined in state law with the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, which Carr oversaw, and which acted as a passthrough for federal grants to 42 shelters across Florida.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Now, the earliest he could be enshrined is in 2031.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The contract was enshrined in state law.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
However, key partners to Trump’s peace plan, enshrined last month in United Nations Security Council resolution 2803, say the path ahead remains shrouded in uncertainty.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2025
This constitution enshrined citizenship, individual rights, religious liberty, and separation of powers.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Roger Clemens is the only pitcher who has won 300 games to not have the honor of being enshrined in the Hall of Fame, which is a total travesty!
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
This includes even the discourse of human rights that was righteously invoked against Communism and then against Muslim countries, enshrined by numerous American reports, and wielded to justify economic sanctions.
—Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Verb
Americans are free to protest thanks to the rights enshrined in the First Amendment, but those rights have limits.
—Cate Charron, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
After a House investigation, the Legislature canceled its longstanding contract enshrined in state law with the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, which Carr oversaw, and which acted as a passthrough for federal grants to 42 shelters across Florida.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Now, the earliest he could be enshrined is in 2031.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The contract was enshrined in state law.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
However, key partners to Trump’s peace plan, enshrined last month in United Nations Security Council resolution 2803, say the path ahead remains shrouded in uncertainty.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2025
This constitution enshrined citizenship, individual rights, religious liberty, and separation of powers.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Roger Clemens is the only pitcher who has won 300 games to not have the honor of being enshrined in the Hall of Fame, which is a total travesty!
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
This includes even the discourse of human rights that was righteously invoked against Communism and then against Muslim countries, enshrined by numerous American reports, and wielded to justify economic sanctions.
—Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrined
Adjective
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So Jordan’s overhaul challenged both a distinct corporate culture and a revered business model.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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So revered is the island for its diving that Scuba Diving Magazine has named it the best shore diving destination in the Caribbean for 33 consecutive years.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He is elevated, isolated, burdened, deified--positioned as an emblem.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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When Washington famously refused the power that could have come with such popular esteem, the move only elevated that esteem.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Gerlach has been charged with 26 counts of burglary and criminal trespassing, in addition to abuse of a corpse and desecration and theft or sale of venerated objects.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gwynne died in Manhattan in 1948, probably never knowing his cocktail would go on to become a venerated classic.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
15 Nov. 2025
Verb
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He was eventually promoted to the 53-man roster and played in the final five games of the regular season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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He was promoted to Commander in May 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By Saturday the ban was lifted, but several vacationers were forced into extended vacations waiting for their next trip home.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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Or at least the craziest until Malinin began doing on ice back flips during the 2024-25 season after the International Skating Union, the sport’s global governing body, lifted a ban on the stunt.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Visitors who have had their fill of the beach can explore the Port Aransas Museum and Chapel on the Dunes, the oldest consecrated church on Mustang Island.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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But there is more: a little way back from the water, knuckle-like boulders of sandstone or some other friable rock sharpen the ambience of a consecrated space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Enshrined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrined. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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