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
Despite our efforts to provide accurate information, the editorial board’s column understates UCHealth’s uncompensated care, mischaracterizes our service to Medicaid patients and perpetuates misconceptions about investment income.
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Elizabeth B. Concordia, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
And doesn’t this perpetuate the stigma of therapy and promote the idea that perfection is attainable to kids—two other things my generation (millennials) and the one after me (Gen Z) have long railed against?
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 26 Dec. 2025
In October, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan won a highly dubious 98% of the presidential vote, perpetuating the ruling party’s grip on power to 60 years.
—Yonatan Morse, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Many, however, believed the celebration perpetuated a harmful anti-Jewish stereotype.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
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Elizabeth B. Concordia, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
And doesn’t this perpetuate the stigma of therapy and promote the idea that perfection is attainable to kids—two other things my generation (millennials) and the one after me (Gen Z) have long railed against?
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 26 Dec. 2025
In October, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan won a highly dubious 98% of the presidential vote, perpetuating the ruling party’s grip on power to 60 years.
—Yonatan Morse, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Many, however, believed the celebration perpetuated a harmful anti-Jewish stereotype.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
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The next morning, Kirschenheiter and Mullen had an impromptu photo shoot to commemorate their engagement.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Hosted at The Richland in Orange and presented by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, more than 170 supporters, community partners and alumni gathered to commemorate the college’s 25-year legacy and support its future.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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The one who hunted and punished you now celebrates your courage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Diaspora celebrates political turning point The poll mirrors public celebrations among the diaspora in South Florida following Maduro's arrest.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Joining Mindelle in the musical will be four-time Emmy winner and Tony nominee Jim Parsons, who will step into the heels of Rose's mother, Ruth DeWitt Bukater (immortalized on screen by Frances Fisher).—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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With landscapes immortalized by writer John Steinbeck and a waterfront that was once home to a thriving sardine industry, the seaside location is full of 19th-century architecture, seafood, restaurants, pubs, and a walkable downtown area.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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During his discussion with Shriver, the comedian shared how some people react to him honoring his vows.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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As for the space itself, Cartier is honoring the building’s history by highlighting the Royal Poinciana’s original façade, a Regency Revival design by architect John Volk (which in 2008 was declared historic by Palm Beach’s Landmark Preservation Commission).—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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