as in commemorating
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuating
The project is designed for the purpose of perpetuating local heritage and to awaken interest and develop civic pride.
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Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Over the last few years, Victoria’s Secret has faced a range of savvy, upstart competitors, shifting views over beauty standards and criticisms over perpetuating unrealistic stereotypes, particularly through its models.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Researchers are trying to dispel inaccurate information, but regional newspapers seem bent on perpetuating fear.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.
—Rory Satran, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
The ongoing lawsuit accuses the defendants of discrimination and perpetuating the social barriers faced by nonwhite runners in the sport.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
While answering a question about how negative public perceptions may have led to perpetuating cycles of self-destruction, Dunham brought up how those narratives echoed themselves on television.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
Opaque budgets and an austerity mindset lead to distrust in government, perpetuating anti-tax sentiments.
—Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Currently, all concentrate from Mountain Pass is shipped to China for separation, perpetuating our dependency.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Over the last few years, Victoria’s Secret has faced a range of savvy, upstart competitors, shifting views over beauty standards and criticisms over perpetuating unrealistic stereotypes, particularly through its models.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Researchers are trying to dispel inaccurate information, but regional newspapers seem bent on perpetuating fear.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.
—Rory Satran, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
The ongoing lawsuit accuses the defendants of discrimination and perpetuating the social barriers faced by nonwhite runners in the sport.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
While answering a question about how negative public perceptions may have led to perpetuating cycles of self-destruction, Dunham brought up how those narratives echoed themselves on television.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
Opaque budgets and an austerity mindset lead to distrust in government, perpetuating anti-tax sentiments.
—Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Currently, all concentrate from Mountain Pass is shipped to China for separation, perpetuating our dependency.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuating
Verb
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The date became known as Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating freedom and African American history.—
Amari Riley
June 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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But on Friday, working people were priced out of the jersey commemorating it, and by a resale market the city, like FIFA, left uncapped.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Trump unveiled the Iran agreement on his 80th birthday in the US, just hours before hosting a White House UFC event celebrating the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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And San Antonio had to shuffle off into the offseason, listening to Knicks fans celebrating in their building.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Verb
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There’s plenty to see and do on this one street—stop by Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750; the Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, honoring the founder of the Girl Scouts; then grab a bite at Marbled & Fin, where luxe appetizers and aged steaks reign supreme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Bidders will also find capes, drapes, peignoirs, jumpsuits, fur coats and red, white and blue ensemble that Ann-Margret wore for a performance at the White House, when President Gerald Ford was honoring the Shah of Iran.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Walk through a gallery of bronze busts immortalizing the game's greatest players and learn about the evolution of the game from the days of leather helmets to modern gear.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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As The Last Five Years celebrates the last 25 years, Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler are immortalizing their anniversary performance.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Perpetuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuating. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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