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
Individual plants are somewhat short lived but perpetuate themselves by reseeding in the garden.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
But within the context of day-to-day evolutions in trade policy perpetuated by the Trump administration, April feels like lightyears, not months, in the past.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 June 2025
This old law, the only one of its kind in the nation, perpetuates an unjust system in which some lives are worth far more than others.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
If those patterns reflect inequitable access, discrimination or systemic gaps, the model may perpetuate them.
—Jodi Daniels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
But within the context of day-to-day evolutions in trade policy perpetuated by the Trump administration, April feels like lightyears, not months, in the past.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 June 2025
This old law, the only one of its kind in the nation, perpetuates an unjust system in which some lives are worth far more than others.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
If those patterns reflect inequitable access, discrimination or systemic gaps, the model may perpetuate them.
—Jodi Daniels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
Verb
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Hosted by the Hillcrest Business Association, the Spirit of Stonewall commemorates the Stonewall riots of 1969.—
David Bohnet,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2025
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The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will commemorate the colonial patriots who fought for freedom by dedicating a liberty tree at 9 a.m. June 30 at Lake County Fire Rescue Station 39, 24815 Wallick Road, Sorrento.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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The tribe will close its current single-level casino, which celebrates its fourth anniversary July 1, three months after the introductory casino opens. Construction of the main casino complex started about a year ago.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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Unlike the 1972 Miami Dolphins, who famously celebrated the fall of the last unbeaten NFL team with champagne, there will be no such victory toast from the Highlanders if the Yankees get shut out Wednesday.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The television host’s body of work, which was immortalized in the 2019 biopic Judy, earned her two Grammys, a Lifetime Achievement Award, a Tony award, a Juvenile Oscar for the Wizard of Oz, plus three Emmy nominations.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Some illuminators proudly signed the product of their artistry, while others immortalized the ordeal of copying.—
Bernd Roeck
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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If the Emmys actually honored shows like this, just hand him the Emmy now.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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The brand played a key role in honoring Thai heritage through costume and set design, with characters like Belinda and Victoria styled in Jim Thompson caftans.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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