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
Unfortunately, the law that enshrines this principle—the Posse Comitatus Act—is riddled with loopholes.
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Elizabeth Goitein, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
The contract also enshrines protections that writers won around the use of AI during their 2023 film and television strike.
—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
Elizabeth Goitein, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
The contract also enshrines protections that writers won around the use of AI during their 2023 film and television strike.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrines
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Adding Marner obviously elevates the Golden Knights — but their one-two punch still falls short of some of the best in the West, such as the Oilers and Avalanche.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Thomas Pa’a Sibbett will receive the Social Impact Award for his work on the Apple TV+ series Chief of War, recognizing his achievements as a Native Hawaiian writer and producer whose storytelling elevates Indigenous narratives and advances authentic representation.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Division also promotes heavier blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The station promotes a buffet, giveaways and raffle prizes at this watch party.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Enshrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrines. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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