perpetuated

verb

past tense of perpetuate
as in commemorated
to give eternal or lasting existence to we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition

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Recent Examples of perpetuated The two men fell out after getting into a controversial argument about Islam on the show in October 2014 after Maher and guest Sam Harris perpetuated stereotypes about the religion. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026 Bush and his cabinet emerge at the end, however, to reveal that this conspiracy theory is itself a conspiracy, one perpetuated by the government. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 Myths about female fragility and commercial value, perpetuated by institutions like the UCI and biased sports science, systematically prevented growth. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The complaint also alleges that the companies failed to adopt alternative designs and perpetuated the misconception that plastic filters are biodegradable or can be disposed of in public without significant consequence. — Reeti Malhotra july 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 Wilde noted how Musk has perpetuated some of incel culture’s more disturbing ideology, particularly the belief that men are more powerful than nature. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 July 2026 The continuity of subject and species across the two projects speaks to the centrality of birds in American iconography—the Bald Eagle, for example, or the 50 state birds—which predates but was perpetuated by Audubon’s work. — Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026 But the spirit in which the challenge was launched was admirable and rooted in the fierce competitiveness that both made the SWC fun and perpetuated its demise. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Luddites revolted against the loom in the 1830s, while newspapers perpetuated the drama. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuated
  1. commemorated
  2. celebrated
  3. immortalized
  4. honored
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  • This year also marks the 100th anniversary of Monet’s death, commemorated with several fall exhibitions and events.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Samuel commemorated the occasion with a nostalgic photo of the couple’s wedding.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of commemorated
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  • Once, Myers celebrated a Knicks win from one side of the prison wall while Hood cheered from the other.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The site says that there are 5,000 sailors on board, and within the last week, the ship celebrated its 200,000th arrest landing in its 34 years.
    — Chris Quintana, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrated
Verb
  • But while Manson and his crimes have been immortalized in the media, his victims’ families have worked tirelessly to ensure their lives are just as remembered.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Now, she's been immortalized with a Barbie doll and the pink energy of girlhood is headed for State Farm Arena.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of immortalized
Verb
  • The Thorns honored former player Tobin Heath prior to the match at Portland's Providence Park.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Special honors went to Breaking Bad, Pluribus and Better Call Saul kingpin Vince Gilligan, who received the Eva Monley Award, and veteran location manager and production supervisor Mike Fantasia, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of honored

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“Perpetuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuated. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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