as in commemorates
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuates
Some also feel Sharon’s harsh tone only perpetuates the shame Black women already feel about this issue.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 14 May 2026
This perpetuates the deceptive claims and sneaky marketing tactics employed by manufacturers, such as the promise of losing a lot of weight in an impossibly short time frame.
—Jad Abdel Nour, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Bias asks whether the system perpetuates, amplifies, or introduces systematic disadvantage, including through feedback loops where biased outputs reinforce biased inputs.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
That silence perpetuates the problem.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
Someone who perpetuates ideas rooted in the manosphere, such as asking your partner to do Pilates daily, may not even realize the misogyny behind that sentiment, Barnes says.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This not only perpetuates workplace inequity, but also retains the standard for men in their dominant industries.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
Young people get blocked from leadership roles based on tenure rather than capability, which perpetuates the illusion that leadership roles should be reserved for middle-aged or older workers.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That’s because their profitability perpetuates animation’s dismissive status as suited only for families or kids.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 14 May 2026
This perpetuates the deceptive claims and sneaky marketing tactics employed by manufacturers, such as the promise of losing a lot of weight in an impossibly short time frame.
—Jad Abdel Nour, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Bias asks whether the system perpetuates, amplifies, or introduces systematic disadvantage, including through feedback loops where biased outputs reinforce biased inputs.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
That silence perpetuates the problem.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
Someone who perpetuates ideas rooted in the manosphere, such as asking your partner to do Pilates daily, may not even realize the misogyny behind that sentiment, Barnes says.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This not only perpetuates workplace inequity, but also retains the standard for men in their dominant industries.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
Young people get blocked from leadership roles based on tenure rather than capability, which perpetuates the illusion that leadership roles should be reserved for middle-aged or older workers.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That’s because their profitability perpetuates animation’s dismissive status as suited only for families or kids.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuates
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The march commemorates what Israel calls Jerusalem Day, marking Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem, including the Old City and its holy sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, in the 1967 Middle East War.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Haiti Heritage month, flag day The festival intentionally coincides with Haitian Flag Day on May 18, which commemorates the creation of the Haitian flag during the fight for independence from France.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Ja Rule celebrates his whiskey brand, Amber & Opal, during a special happy hour in New York City.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The song celebrates coming back together.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Adding to the character of the region, Southerners also find comfort in gatherings that exhibit flair and poise, and there’s a penchant for tradition, which immortalizes intimate conversations, unhurried afternoons and, of course, elegant tea experiences.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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This pithy, poignant memoir by an award-winning American poet immortalizes a bygone world in a colorful mosaic of vignettes, jokes, and reflections.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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