as in to commemorate
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuate
Many campus hazing events take place at the same time every year in order to perpetuate a tradition of the local chapter.
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David W. Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
An insider's account of how the president's meeting with Gorbachev shaped the end of the Cold War
President Ronald Reagan’s approach to foreign policy was not to preside over a system or to perpetuate a set of arrangements but to change the system, alter arrangements, and take us to a better place.
—Frank Lavin, National Review, 17 Mar. 2025
This problem dates back to the justification for slavery, when states' rights were invoked to perpetuate the brutal institution.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Men need to see role models who are healing from trauma and are actively challenging the ideals of toxic masculinity that perpetuate cycles of violence.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
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David W. Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
An insider's account of how the president's meeting with Gorbachev shaped the end of the Cold War
President Ronald Reagan’s approach to foreign policy was not to preside over a system or to perpetuate a set of arrangements but to change the system, alter arrangements, and take us to a better place.
—Frank Lavin, National Review, 17 Mar. 2025
This problem dates back to the justification for slavery, when states' rights were invoked to perpetuate the brutal institution.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Men need to see role models who are healing from trauma and are actively challenging the ideals of toxic masculinity that perpetuate cycles of violence.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
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On Friday, residents can commemorate him at the 20th annual Reclaim The Dream Candlelight Memorial and Gospel Concert.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: The French Quarter's 126 original tiles were a gift from Spain to commemorate the city's Spanish era, according to a city press release.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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The 34-year-old World Cup winner celebrates the birthdays of his three children on the same day, April 8 – and none of them were born in the same year.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Founded in 1948 by jeweler David Webb, the house has been celebrated for its signature animal motifs, intricate gold work and exquisite use of vibrant gemstones.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The legendary basketball player’s legacy will be immortalized as the first male athlete with an official Ken doll made in his likeness, which is set to release this month.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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You’ll be immortalized on the Walk of Fame next month.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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For instance, the international feature category currently honors the submitting country, not the director — even though the director’s name is engraved on the Oscar statuette.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Since 2014, the ACL Hall of Fame has honored artists who have played an essential role in the series’ half-century as a premier supporter of top-shelf music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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