PERPETUATING Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

perpetuating

verb

present participle of perpetuate

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 However, opinions on the continent on it still differ, with some calling it inefficient and perpetuating rather than aiding the climate crisis. — Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Or, maybe someone who currently lives with you refuses to take ownership of perpetuating the mess downstairs. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 Even Hauser can’t rescue this culturally insensitive, stereotype-perpetuating nonsense. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026 The biggest issue is the promoters that, for lack of a better word, don’t really understand what their job is, who are perpetuating the issue by rewarding the young men and women that are going out of their way to do these crazy things – jumping off of balconies, crazy moves every match. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 In a more pointed, though less public, post to her private Instagram account, SZA specifically called out the producer and Major Lazer member Diplo for his role in perpetuating exploitation via AI. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026 Still, many powerful people are committed to perpetuating that myth. — Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026 The project is designed for the purpose of perpetuating local heritage and to awaken interest and develop civic pride. — 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

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This is the final day of a six-day procession commemorating the late Khamenei and members of his family killed at the outset of the war with the United States and Israel.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
As condolences poured in over the weekend commemorating Haggerty’s accomplishments, many took time to recall their personal moments with him.

— Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of commemorating

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Part of an overall approach to mindfulness is an awareness of one’s surroundings, and celebrating Central Texas culture with mindful movement and creativity is one way to do that.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
The restaurant opened against very tough competition from Mezcales across the street, a large and traditional Tex-Mex restaurant in a former steakhouse, and El Paseo, a longtime Fort Worth favorite celebrating its 40th anniversary.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of celebrating

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The distinction is traditionally bestowed upon longtime faculty and staff, with CSUF officials honoring the campus careers that were cut short but remain woven into the institution’s history.

— Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 July 2026
In this film by Mira Nair, based on the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri, the Ganguli family maintain a delicate balancing act between honoring the traditions of their native India and blending into American culture after moving from Calcutta to New York.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026

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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
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

Definition of immortalizing

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