ENSHRINED Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

Verb

And through the spring and summer, that appeared to be the case, as coaches and players alike raved about their new coordinator, who earlier this year was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The specific state law that California used to challenge the companies is known as Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), which enshrined a three-part test to determine if someone is properly classified as an independent contractor or an employee. — Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 Legal experts said some lawsuits will likely focus on how the rule contradicts existing laws and policies, like the grants that were enshrined in the 2002 law and repeatedly approved by Congress. — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2026 Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since the mid-19th century, but its meaning has been debated for years. — Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026 Madonna leads the long list of artists who have worked and sometimes lived in the Music Building; her signature is enshrined under Plexiglas on the top floor. — Gabe Kirchheimer, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026 Its lower slopes are associated with fire, while the deity enshrined at its summit is linked to water. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Trump posted on Truth Social earlier this week that the renovation will not take place unless courts lift a judge’s order that has prohibited his name from being enshrined on the facade of the complex. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Indigenous rights were enshrined in Ecuador’s 2008 constitution. — Caterina Morbiato, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrined

Adjective

The temple has long been a revered institution in Thailand, where the majority of the population are Buddhist, but its image has been dented by the financial scandal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Eva Marie Saint, a revered actress whose two preeminent performances — On the Waterfront and North by Northwest — encapsulated the glories of the 1950s’ Hollywood studio system, died on Tuesday.

— Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of revered

Verb

But since then, the policies have been adopted uniformly, publicized clearly and elevated to play a more central role in campus life.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
The veined turquoise at the center is further elevated by the white diamonds on the hour markers, bezel, and lugs.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of elevated

Adjective

The venerated Oscar-winning, 88-year-old actress and activist wore a long-sleeve maxidress with twisted fabric at the base of the neckline and allover sparkle embellished into the fabric.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
The site remains a venerated Buddhist shrine used for local worship.

— Jack Tydeman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

Definition of venerated

Verb

But in an email to IndieWire on October 6, CAC co-director Kelsie Greene — who was promoted into the job alongside Skolnick at the beginning of the summer — took issue with how Skolnick and his supporters were representing why he was fired.

— Adam B. Vary, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
Bajaria was promoted to chief content officer in January 2023, taking oversight of Netflix original films as well as TV series, live events and a burgeoning lineup of sports rights.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of promoted

Adjective

Yoyogi Park, of course, offers its own attractions, housing the Meiji Shrine with its iconic fixture of consecrated sake barrels.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
The church itself was consecrated in November 1828, and was Rhode Island’s first Catholic church.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of consecrated

Verb

There, local fishermen demonstrated their sustainable crayfish harvesting process, and as a spectacular touch, the helicopter lifted one of the crayfish tanks straight out of the ocean, giving our client a dramatic view of the abundant catch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
This act temporarily lifted the statutes of limitations, allowing survivors to sue their abusers regardless of when the harm occurred.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

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