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
Following the constitutional convention of 1853, the state Auditor’s Office, originally created by the Legislature, was enshrined in the Massachusetts Constitution.
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Jeanne M. Kempthorne, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
Birthright citizenship — the rule that anyone born in the U.S. is an American citizen — was enshrined in the U.S. Constitution through the 14th Amendment in the wake of the Civil War.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
At the same time, the potency of their art has enshrined many of these figures as perennially relevant, even beyond immediate political lines.
—Megan Williams, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
The order emerging out of Westphalia enshrined the principles of national sovereignty and territorial integrity, which allowed these powers to pursue a balance of power as codified by the Congress of Vienna based on negotiation as opposed to domination.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
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Jeanne M. Kempthorne, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
Birthright citizenship — the rule that anyone born in the U.S. is an American citizen — was enshrined in the U.S. Constitution through the 14th Amendment in the wake of the Civil War.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
At the same time, the potency of their art has enshrined many of these figures as perennially relevant, even beyond immediate political lines.
—Megan Williams, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
The order emerging out of Westphalia enshrined the principles of national sovereignty and territorial integrity, which allowed these powers to pursue a balance of power as codified by the Congress of Vienna based on negotiation as opposed to domination.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrine
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The podcast has already earned several accolades, and the Ohio native says there are big plans to elevate the show even further.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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At a special meeting in Detroit, the SMART board also voted to elevate Tiffany Gunter, who had been the system’s deputy general manager and chief operating officer, to replace Ferrell.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The organization aims to promote local music, art and live experiences that drive community, culture and tourism.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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His connections and insights are expected to play a significant role in promoting the adoption of Camb.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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“Enshrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrine. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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