ENSHRINE Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

enshrine

verb

in-ˈshrīn

Definition of enshrine

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 By the 2000s, the show was enshrined as an important precursor to the Oscars. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 The Census is enshrined in our Constitution and not up for political debate. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 The difference now, of course, is that terrorism is enshrined within the legal system in a way where it’s been politicized to an extent that has never been done before. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 Colorado was the first state in the United States to enshrine it in 1907. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enshrine

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Shop Mack Weldon's wool crew neck sweaters and Buck Mason's corduroy jackets for the fashion-forward guy, plus Vuori sweatpants to elevate his loungewear drawer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Is McGraw destined to become the next Jesse Davis, or Nik Needham, the last two Dolphins players elevated from the practice squad to became multiseason starters for the franchise?

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

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The canals will act as stormwater infrastructure for the island while promoting recreational activity, according to that document.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Still, they are promoted for a range of medical uses, including insomnia, anxiety, inflammatory conditions and migraines.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026

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