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
He also was enshrined before statistics assumed their current prominent place in these discussions.
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Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The fight between former property holders and the Cuban government was enshrined into US law in 1996, after the shootdown of two US planes by the Cuban military.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Because of that, several community leaders want to enshrine key parts of the agreement in local law.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Our core freedoms may be enshrined in our founding documents, but they are guaranteed to us only in principle.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
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Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The fight between former property holders and the Cuban government was enshrined into US law in 1996, after the shootdown of two US planes by the Cuban military.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Because of that, several community leaders want to enshrine key parts of the agreement in local law.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Our core freedoms may be enshrined in our founding documents, but they are guaranteed to us only in principle.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrine
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What truly sets it apart is the decadent foie gras aioli that adds a velvety, indulgent texture and a depth of flavor that elevates every bite.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which degrades collagen and slows barrier recovery.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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When the company launched Fox One, its new subscription streaming service aimed at cord cutters, Murdoch forbid the company from promoting the outlet to traditional TV audiences, a bid to ensure the new platform wouldn’t upset its relationships with cable and video distributors.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Tom Holland and Zendaya made promoting their new movie look like a casual date moment.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Enshrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrine. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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