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
The contract also enshrines protections that writers won around the use of AI during their 2023 film and television strike.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The First Amendment enshrines the right of the public to speak, petition and assemble, regardless of their opinion.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 June 2025
Some wait years for one line or scene that enshrines them in the annals of cinema, but for Eunice Huthart, making an impact was on the agenda from day one.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
New York just saw the successful passage of a ballot initiative which enshrines anti-discrimination protections for various people—including transgender community members—into the state constitution.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 Dec. 2024
Kennedy’s nomination validates and enshrines public mistrust of government health programs, said Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
—Arthur Allen, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Kennedy's nomination validates and enshrines public mistrust of government health programs, said Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
—Arthur Allen, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
California enshrines protections for transgender students in the state education code and in policies for all three public college and university systems.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Specifically, the law enshrines nine data subject rights into law.
—Nick Dedeke, Ars Technica, 28 Sep. 2024
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The First Amendment enshrines the right of the public to speak, petition and assemble, regardless of their opinion.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 June 2025
Some wait years for one line or scene that enshrines them in the annals of cinema, but for Eunice Huthart, making an impact was on the agenda from day one.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
New York just saw the successful passage of a ballot initiative which enshrines anti-discrimination protections for various people—including transgender community members—into the state constitution.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 Dec. 2024
Kennedy’s nomination validates and enshrines public mistrust of government health programs, said Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
—Arthur Allen, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Kennedy's nomination validates and enshrines public mistrust of government health programs, said Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
—Arthur Allen, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
California enshrines protections for transgender students in the state education code and in policies for all three public college and university systems.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Specifically, the law enshrines nine data subject rights into law.
—Nick Dedeke, Ars Technica, 28 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrines
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The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Adding a wreath to your door instantly elevates curb appeal and creates a warm, welcoming vibe.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, concerns about declining populations are fueling the pronatalist movement, which promotes higher birthrates and frames demographic decline as a threat to civilization itself.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chronic inflammation also promotes insulin resistance and cellular dysfunction that can lead to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, a growing concern.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Enshrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrines. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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