as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to
some teachers tend to enshrine their personal preferences as sacred rules of English grammar
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Recent Examples of enshrine
Advocates say the right to request asylum is enshrined in the country’s immigration law and say denying migrants that right puts people fleeing war or persecution in grave danger.
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Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
DeMarcus Ware and Manning are football immortals, enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Those were investigative grand jury hearings, meaning prosecutors could use them to enshrine testimony against Burke, but could not use the proceedings to secure an indictment against Burke.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Collins was previously enshrined in 2010 as a member of Genesis, while Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan made the cut during their first year on the ballot.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
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Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
DeMarcus Ware and Manning are football immortals, enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Those were investigative grand jury hearings, meaning prosecutors could use them to enshrine testimony against Burke, but could not use the proceedings to secure an indictment against Burke.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Collins was previously enshrined in 2010 as a member of Genesis, while Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan made the cut during their first year on the ballot.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrine
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Carly elevates the aesthetic activities of suburban women everywhere to the status of—what, exactly?—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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If denim isn’t your thing, a wide-leg stretchy trouser instantly elevates any outfit while still feeling easy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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The Yankees are expected to promote a reliever in his place on Monday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The walk is open to anyone who wants to come together to promote lung health and help raise funds for research, advocacy and treatments.—
Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Enshrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrine. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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