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Recent Examples of enshrined
Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
But the mother of congressional prerogatives (enshrined in Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution) is the power to declare war.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
This pyramid structure quickly became the norm for soccer around the world and enshrined in FIFA statutes.
—Kirk Bowman, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
The lawyer indicated that people are exercising their right to express opinions and to protest peacefully, rights enshrined in the Cuban constitution.
—Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
He also was enshrined before statistics assumed their current prominent place in these discussions.
—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
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
Some of Thomas’s critique appeared to be aimed at weak-willed conservatives, including his fellow-Justices, for being, as Thomas perceives it, too spineless to stand up for the ideals enshrined in the Declaration.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Adjective
Press freedom is an enshrined right in this country.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
While the president has the power to decide whether to offer or rescind humanitarian programs, such as Temporary Protected Status, the right to seek asylum is enshrined in law.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
But the mother of congressional prerogatives (enshrined in Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution) is the power to declare war.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
This pyramid structure quickly became the norm for soccer around the world and enshrined in FIFA statutes.
—Kirk Bowman, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
The lawyer indicated that people are exercising their right to express opinions and to protest peacefully, rights enshrined in the Cuban constitution.
—Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
He also was enshrined before statistics assumed their current prominent place in these discussions.
—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
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
Some of Thomas’s critique appeared to be aimed at weak-willed conservatives, including his fellow-Justices, for being, as Thomas perceives it, too spineless to stand up for the ideals enshrined in the Declaration.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrined
Adjective
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On the bench is the revered Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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From coast to coast, the trendiest cafes these days are peddling ceremonial-grade expressions of the revered style of green tea that’s been powdered and celebrated in China and Japan for centuries.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Sanlorenzo’s 236-foot Silver Fox elevated the concept of the private owner’s deck to a rarefied level.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Even if oil prices stabilize, elevated freight rates, risk premiums and refinery disruptions could keep some prices elevated for months, says Tammy Kulesa, senior director of supply chain execution at Blue Yonder, a supply-chain software company.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landmark live release, Frampton recounts his history in bands The Herd and Humble Pie before striking stadium-sellout gold as a solo star with venerated guitar chops and an inventive talk box.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Two of New York’s most venerated cultural institutions — the New York Public Library at Bryant Park and Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side — became the center of the two splashiest parties, thrown, of course, by tech companies (Amazon and YouTube, respectively).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.—
Ivan Kreilkamp,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The group, which celebrates the pre-Vatican II Latin Mass, first broke with Rome in 1988, after its founder, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, consecrated four bishops without papal consent.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Passover commemorates the birth of a Jewish nation consecrated to serve Yahweh, or God, not the Pharaoh.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Wedbush analyst reiterated his outperform rating on the iPhone maker and lifted his 12-month price target to $350 from $320, which signals a gain of about 26% from Friday’s close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
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Their launch was more eventful than Roscosmos officials had planned; shortly after their Soyuz rocket lifted off from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the pad's service platform crashed into the flame trench.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Enshrined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrined. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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