as in elevates
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 enshrines
And unlike many gyms, where the culture can drift into impersonality, Iron Bodyfit enshrines the human element at every turn, from face-to-face scheduling instead of app booking to personal check-ins that make members feel remembered.
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William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Cox attributed his department’s non-compliance to the Boston Trust Act, which was first enacted in 2014 and enshrines the city’s sanctuary status.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act enshrines the right for the public to request a swath of government records.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
Yes, the First Amendment enshrines Americans' rights to protest peacefully.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Meaningful persuasion enshrines deference toward other countries (when merited) so that others may respond with deference in return (when merited).
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2025
Creighton stood by the law in a statement to the American-Statesman Wednesday morning, saying the act enshrines measures to better protect students on campus while still upholding the First Amendment.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
But until Congress enshrines that distinction into federal law, artists will remain at risk of seeing their imagination turned against them.
—Dina Lapolt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
No other country in the world enshrines such a right.
—Maggie Labranch Guzman, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Cox attributed his department’s non-compliance to the Boston Trust Act, which was first enacted in 2014 and enshrines the city’s sanctuary status.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act enshrines the right for the public to request a swath of government records.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
Yes, the First Amendment enshrines Americans' rights to protest peacefully.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Meaningful persuasion enshrines deference toward other countries (when merited) so that others may respond with deference in return (when merited).
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2025
Creighton stood by the law in a statement to the American-Statesman Wednesday morning, saying the act enshrines measures to better protect students on campus while still upholding the First Amendment.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
But until Congress enshrines that distinction into federal law, artists will remain at risk of seeing their imagination turned against them.
—Dina Lapolt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
No other country in the world enshrines such a right.
—Maggie Labranch Guzman, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrines
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The elastic waistband adds flexibility, while the contrast side stripe gives them a subtle sporty finish that elevates the overall look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Based in Savannah, Parker’s elevates the typical travel stop with a hospitality-first approach, offering everything from fresh grab-and-go options to hot bars serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at select Parker's Kitchen locations .—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Soaking causes the corms to swell, potentially doubling their size, which ensures faster sprouting, promotes strong root development, and leads to earlier blooms.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Scientific studies have also shown that proximity to the ocean promotes health, and some research even suggests that coastal living increases longevity.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Enshrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrines. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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