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
And yet, some bosses continue to act out, perpetuating a legacy of managerial tongue-lashings that stretches from Steve Jobs to Gordon Ramsay to Donald Trump.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 June 2025
The rallying cry by McAfee, a former Indianapolis Colts punter, further perpetuated the small city vs. big city spat that has hung over the Knicks-Pacers rivalry since their frequent playoff bouts in the 1990s.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
On the one hand, uncertainty arguments on impacts are used by the fossil fuel industry to perpetuate the status quo around carbon emissions.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The New Jersey Italian American Legislative Caucus called on Viacom, MTV's parent company, to pull the show off the air for perpetuating negative stereotypes of Italian Americans.
—Jenni Fink
h. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 June 2025
The rallying cry by McAfee, a former Indianapolis Colts punter, further perpetuated the small city vs. big city spat that has hung over the Knicks-Pacers rivalry since their frequent playoff bouts in the 1990s.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
On the one hand, uncertainty arguments on impacts are used by the fossil fuel industry to perpetuate the status quo around carbon emissions.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The New Jersey Italian American Legislative Caucus called on Viacom, MTV's parent company, to pull the show off the air for perpetuating negative stereotypes of Italian Americans.
—Jenni Fink
h. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
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None of the main four stars — Blake Lively, America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn — commemorated the event on social media, despite being open about their bond, both on and offscreen, over the years.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Initial hopes The Normandy Format talks started on the sidelines of events in June 2014 commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.—
Anna Batta,
The Conversation,
2 June 2025
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The free event for all ages celebrates natural textiles and sustainability and brings together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates and local farmers.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Carey recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of her album The Emancipation of Mimi with The Emancipation of Mimi (20th Anniversary Edition) and an additional digital deluxe edition.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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An unusual number of the supporting players are beloved for one famous role — not just big parts, but eternal parts — that have so immortalized them in the public’s consciousness that their fictional identities have supplanted their real ones.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Located in front of the Lucille Lortel Theatre, the walk of fame immortalizes Off Broadway’s great playwrights by embossing their names into the sidewalk pavement.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Nas will deliver a powerful set, and Doug E. Fresh will honor ESSENCE’s 55th anniversary with a performance of the ages.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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The star details symbolize his cosmic beginnings, while red and clear crystals honor the love given by his adoptive parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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