as in commemorated
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuated
The latter myth was perpetuated for centuries and was not firmly debunked until the 17th century.
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Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Since 9/11, we’ve been depicted as terrorists, the image perpetuated by shows like 24 and Homeland.
—Deena Elgenaidi, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
As Perez wrote, Musk’s free-speech absolutism was a fiction perpetuated by a pliant media.
—Jacob Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Some plaintiffs and experts have said the chatbots perpetuated illusions, never flagged worrying language from a user or pointed the user to resources for help.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
National conservatism is a rebellion against the natural course of human development as perpetuated by a growth in prosperity.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
But the stigma perpetuated within their claim risks reversing progress on Autistic labor force participation and the willingness of society to shift towards more accessible institutions.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The fairy tale illusion is perpetuated by Amal’s wardrobe, too.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
The rippling fallout of war on families has long been fertile ground for cinema — trauma is calcified while secrets from the past become myths, either perpetuated long enough to solidify into fact or exposed as falsehoods that cause entire identities to be questioned.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Since 9/11, we’ve been depicted as terrorists, the image perpetuated by shows like 24 and Homeland.
—Deena Elgenaidi, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
As Perez wrote, Musk’s free-speech absolutism was a fiction perpetuated by a pliant media.
—Jacob Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Some plaintiffs and experts have said the chatbots perpetuated illusions, never flagged worrying language from a user or pointed the user to resources for help.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
National conservatism is a rebellion against the natural course of human development as perpetuated by a growth in prosperity.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
But the stigma perpetuated within their claim risks reversing progress on Autistic labor force participation and the willingness of society to shift towards more accessible institutions.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The fairy tale illusion is perpetuated by Amal’s wardrobe, too.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
The rippling fallout of war on families has long been fertile ground for cinema — trauma is calcified while secrets from the past become myths, either perpetuated long enough to solidify into fact or exposed as falsehoods that cause entire identities to be questioned.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuated
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are the 2025 World Series champions, and one of the biggest moments of Game 7 is now being commemorated with a bobblehead.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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That collection commemorated the games between the Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs that were played in the Tokyo Dome in March and was sold at the stadium as well as on the Fanatics, MLB and Complex websites.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the aftershocks of his success are also being felt more than 8,000 miles away in cities across the world’s most populous country, where his ascent is both celebrated and criticized.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Attorney General Pam Bondi, meanwhile, celebrated the decision and reiterated the Administration’s resolve to push back against freedoms of gender identity and expression.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Archaeologists in Turkey recently uncovered over 60 ancient tombs in Colossae, a biblical city immortalized in the New Testament.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Gardner, whom artist John Singer Sargent immortalized in a portrait, was high-low in her tastes, having served Champagne and donuts at her museum’s 1903 opening following a BSO performance.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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This year’s festival also honored a host of industry icons and rising stars.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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During the event, Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and widow of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will be honored with the inaugural Charlie Kirk legacy award.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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