as in to commemorate
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuate
Each is a threat, of course, but the report is striking for overlooking the violence perpetuated by those on the ideological right.
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Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Some also feel Sharon’s harsh tone only perpetuates the shame Black women already feel about this issue.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 14 May 2026
Holzinger’s feminist decadence foregrounds the violence against women that this history aestheticized and perpetuated.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Individual plants are somewhat short lived but perpetuate themselves by reseeding in the garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Some also feel Sharon’s harsh tone only perpetuates the shame Black women already feel about this issue.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 14 May 2026
Holzinger’s feminist decadence foregrounds the violence against women that this history aestheticized and perpetuated.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Individual plants are somewhat short lived but perpetuate themselves by reseeding in the garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
Verb
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New York chose not to hang a banner to commemorate its in-season tournament triumph.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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This year’s 250th anniversary events, commemorating America’s founders’ refusal to be bound by a tyrant, were supposed to be planned by a nonpartisan, nonprofit group created by Congress in 2016 via a bipartisan congressional caucus of more than 350 members.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
Verb
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This is celebrating America’s birthday.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Marilyn Monroe through the female gaze Marilyn Monroe would have celebrated her 100th birthday this week.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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But the icon, who was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, had her own captivating story offscreen, which has long been immortalized in movies, television shows and books.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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He was immortalized in a perpetual full-body muscle flex, and bore the grimace of a guy who really, really wants to pick a fight.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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The annual award ceremony produced by ESPN, which honors the greatest achievements in sports, is set to air on July 15.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The program will feature insightful discussions, networking opportunities and a dinner awards ceremony honoring visionary leaders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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