ENSHRINED Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in revered

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verb

past tense of enshrine

as in elevated

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 enshrined

Adjective

Press freedom is an enshrined right in this country. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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Parker is the 11th player and 17th person with Tennessee ties to be enshrined. — ABC News, 27 June 2026 The new inductees join more than 150 individuals who have been enshrined since its launch in 1984. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 June 2026 Locals care deeply about the environment, an ethos enshrined by laws prohibiting construction on 80% of the island. — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 Those are the three unalienable rights enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 Of course, the free exchange of ideas is also essential for democracy, which is why our nation’s founders enshrined this principle in the First Amendment. — Michael Fitts, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Each summit is meant to showcase the commitment to collective security — the all-for-one, one-for-all pledge enshrined in Article 5 of NATO’s treaty. — Lorne Cook, Fortune, 5 July 2026 In 2023, the New Mexico Supreme Court struck down this misguided rule, thereby restoring the public’s stream-access rights enshrined in the state constitution. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026 Trump sought to limit the long-standing constitutional principle – enshrined in the 14th Amendment in 1868 and upheld by the Supreme Court in 1898 – that those born in the United States are citizens. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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Their place in history as Declaration signers was more a product of right place, right time than revered leaders of the patriot cause sent to Philadelphia.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
Even though the monarchy no longer exists in Rwanda, so revered are the cows that the traditional gifting and exchanging them among kingdoms has been embraced by Kagame.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026

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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
The president has elevated MAGA-friendly election deniers into the federal government, sicced the Justice Department on his political enemies, and drafted multiple agencies into his relentless hunt to substantiate his broad claims of voter fraud.

— Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

Definition of elevated

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On the night of June 15, a Russian drone directly hit the most venerated site for Ukraine’s majority Orthodox Christians, and indeed for much of Eastern Christendom.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026
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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While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Definition of promoted

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Long at odds with the Vatican, the order delivered by the pope meant excommunication for the newly consecrated, any SSPX priest and any person who formally adheres to the society.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
But beyond these consecrated walls, continuity may depend as much on action as faith.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026

Definition of consecrated

Verb

He was replaced by Victor Robles, who got hit by a pitch on the right wrist in the bottom of the third and was lifted in favor of Weston Wilson in the fifth.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
This bikini’s feminine sweetheart neckline offers a classic, lifted silhouette made for beach days or backyard pool parties.

— Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

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