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
As Perez wrote, Musk’s free-speech absolutism was a fiction perpetuated by a pliant media.
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Jacob Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
What if owner Dick Monfort’s loyalty to his employees could be used to retain elite talent rather than perpetuate mediocrity?
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
For Vincent Chaperon, the brand’s chef de cave, the collaboration is meant to perpetuate a dialogue between tradition and invention.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Or, maybe someone who currently lives with you refuses to take ownership of perpetuating the mess downstairs.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
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Jacob Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
What if owner Dick Monfort’s loyalty to his employees could be used to retain elite talent rather than perpetuate mediocrity?
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
For Vincent Chaperon, the brand’s chef de cave, the collaboration is meant to perpetuate a dialogue between tradition and invention.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Or, maybe someone who currently lives with you refuses to take ownership of perpetuating the mess downstairs.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, faced criticism from some conservatives over a social media post commemorating Native American Day instead of Columbus Day—but his state was the first to end recognition of Columbus Day.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, the brand dedicated itself to commemorating National Hot Flash Day, acknowledging the idiosyncratic changes women’s bodies go through during menopause.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The unforgettable moment took an emotional turn when Robert Stack read a letter, written by Arnaz on his deathbed, that celebrated Ball in that moment of achievement.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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To celebrate the milestone, Oaktree is releasing a digital archive of all Marks' writings along with a collection of his 45 favorites.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The cars were an homage to Ford’s famous wins at Le Mans, now immortalized in Ford v Ferrari and other automotive media.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Variations of the look have since been immortalized on social media by the likes of Blackpink and New Jeans members.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Veteran journalist Deborah Norville — who retired from Inside Edition in May after serving as the anchor of the news magazine for 30 years — will also be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The terms of Mike Hill’s contract will be honored, including a financial payout of his $420,000 base salary through June 30, 2030.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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