enshrines

verb

present tense third-person singular of enshrine
as in elevates
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 enshrines Their multispecies map is a…blueprint that enshrines the right to roam for the entire animal kingdom. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 Thankfully, in the United States, the Constitution enshrines the right to keep and bear arms. — Gayle Pearlstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026 Kentucky law enshrines this requirement for every legal horse racing wager in the state, whether at a Churchill Downs window or through an app. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026 Indiana's Access to Public Records Act enshrines the right for the public to request a swath of government records. — Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026 Melbourne cafe owner Michael Hannah looks over the half-empty lunchtime tables and frets how much worse things will be when the state government enshrines a world-first right to work-from-home later this year. — Joe Flynn, Bloomberg, 1 Apr. 2026 And unlike many gyms, where the culture can drift into impersonality, Iron Bodyfit enshrines the human element at every turn, from face-to-face scheduling instead of app booking to personal check-ins that make members feel remembered. — William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026 State leaders previously told the Chronicle that Cypress Christian is exercising its freedom to decide whether to join the voucher program, but state lawmakers also included several clauses in the law that enshrines the independence of private schools in the program. — Elizabeth Sander, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026 Public media protections House Bill 4420 enshrines the editorial independence of public radio and television stations affiliated with Illinois colleges and universities. — Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrines
  1. elevates
  2. promotes
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  • The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • That insight elevates the conversation beyond economics, technology, and even education.
    — C.M. Rubin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of elevates
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  • Fiber helps support digestive health, promotes fullness, and may contribute to healthier blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026
  • The Roots 101 African American Museum promotes an understanding and appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans using exhibits, programs, and art, as does the Muhammad Ali Center.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of promotes

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“Enshrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrines. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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