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Recent Examples of enshrined
Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 May 2026
Some of Thomas’s critique appeared to be aimed at weak-willed conservatives, including his fellow-Justices, for being, as Thomas perceives it, too spineless to stand up for the ideals enshrined in the Declaration.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
The Baseball Hall of Fame will be more complete with Ross Barnes properly enshrined.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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
There’s a reason he’s enshrined in Cooperstown.
—Jesús Cano, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Adjective
Press freedom is an enshrined right in this country.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Mainly, the Foo Fighters stuck to the hits that drove them right into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility — 2021 — and made Grohl, who was first enshrined as member of Nirvana in 2014, a two-time inductee.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 May 2026
Some of Thomas’s critique appeared to be aimed at weak-willed conservatives, including his fellow-Justices, for being, as Thomas perceives it, too spineless to stand up for the ideals enshrined in the Declaration.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
The Baseball Hall of Fame will be more complete with Ross Barnes properly enshrined.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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
There’s a reason he’s enshrined in Cooperstown.
—Jesús Cano, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrined
Adjective
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On the bench is the revered Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The documentary, released in 1987, ended up being a display of how difficult the revered Berry could be as well as a tribute to him and his genius.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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With geopolitical tensions elevated, a high oil price and long-term interest rate projections uncertain now, many may be understandably contemplating a savings strategy shift.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Instead, experts say screwworm cases will likely keep existing prices elevated for grocery shoppers.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landmark live release, Frampton recounts his history in bands The Herd and Humble Pie before striking stadium-sellout gold as a solo star with venerated guitar chops and an inventive talk box.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Dorje was four months old when he was identified by Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche, a venerated master of Tibetan Buddhism.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.—
Ivan Kreilkamp,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The consecrated land is leased in perpetuity to the British Royal Navy, who participate in an annual ceremony to commemorate the lives lost.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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The group, which celebrates the pre-Vatican II Latin Mass, first broke with Rome in 1988, after its founder, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, consecrated four bishops without papal consent.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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But that could change soon as the Bank of Japan has been hiking rates while hotter inflation has lifted Japanese government bond yields, which are now looking more attractive and emerging as an alternative to Treasury bonds.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The Red Sea fest and market held in city of Jeddah, on the Red Sea’s eastern shore, was established in 2019, with its inaugural edition taking place in 2020, two years after Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year ban on commercial movie theaters.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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“Enshrined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrined. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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