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
Kentucky law enshrines this requirement for every legal horse racing wager in the state, whether at a Churchill Downs window or through an app.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Thankfully, in the United States, the Constitution enshrines the right to keep and bear arms.
—Gayle Pearlstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
State leaders previously told the Chronicle that Cypress Christian is exercising its freedom to decide whether to join the voucher program, but state lawmakers also included several clauses in the law that enshrines the independence of private schools in the program.
—Elizabeth Sander, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Thankfully, in the United States, the Constitution enshrines the right to keep and bear arms.
—Gayle Pearlstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
State leaders previously told the Chronicle that Cypress Christian is exercising its freedom to decide whether to join the voucher program, but state lawmakers also included several clauses in the law that enshrines the independence of private schools in the program.
—Elizabeth Sander, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrines
Verb
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Carly elevates the aesthetic activities of suburban women everywhere to the status of—what, exactly?—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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If denim isn’t your thing, a wide-leg stretchy trouser instantly elevates any outfit while still feeling easy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Its expert team enforces strict production rules, promotes the brand globally, fights counterfeits and certifies every wheel.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The company also promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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“Enshrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrines. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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