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
While Frey warns women with textured hair that the topical solution can lead to dryness, flaking, and itching, which may perpetuate the hair loss cycle, De La Torre suggests taking medications orally can help combat some of the side effects.
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Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Artificial intelligence is billed by its profiteers as a new frontier for technology and humanity, but generative AI often perpetuates existing social harms.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
But then, also, why should a Gen Z student like Maggie have to perpetuate the nightmare of suppression and playing nice?
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
The latter myth was perpetuated for centuries and was not firmly debunked until the 17th century.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Artificial intelligence is billed by its profiteers as a new frontier for technology and humanity, but generative AI often perpetuates existing social harms.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
But then, also, why should a Gen Z student like Maggie have to perpetuate the nightmare of suppression and playing nice?
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
The latter myth was perpetuated for centuries and was not firmly debunked until the 17th century.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
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September marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, which Beijing commemorated with a massive military parade.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Patty Estrada, manager of the Ramona Cemetery District, invited residents and others with family buried at the cemetery to commemorate the tradition by decorating their family burial area.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Take a gander through a museum full of vintage Christmas decor for a nostalgic look back at how the holiday was celebrated throughout the years.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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In places like Kemusuk, a village near Yogyakarta where he was born, his image is everywhere – from museum memorabilia celebrating his life to the souvenir T-shirts with his smiling face.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Brockovich continued working in law and four years after the settlement, her story was immortalized in the award-winning film.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Today there is a vibrant market on and around Electric Avenue, a lane immortalized in song by Eddy Grant.—
Susanne Fowler,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw told reporters after the game about the decision to honor Vesia.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Christos honored their promise by gifting me with a wonderful collage in addition to my one-dollar paycheck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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