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as in to bless
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
let's commemorate Martin Luther King Day with readings of some of Dr. King's speeches
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Recent Examples of commemorate
On June 1, commemorating one year since his unconstitutional reelection, Bukele appeared on national television from the National Theater, surrounded by his deputies, his loyal magistrates and prosecutor, and many soldiers.
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Óscar Martínez & Carlos Martínez, The Dial, 16 Sep. 2025
The park has welcomed various new parades, shows, decorations, merch and more to commemorate the milestone occasion.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Royals will commemorate Roberto Clemente Day on Tuesday ahead of their series opener against the Seattle Mariners.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Gilmore Girls is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, so to commemorate the milestone, mother-daughter duo Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel reunited on the Peacock Theater stage.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
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Óscar Martínez & Carlos Martínez, The Dial, 16 Sep. 2025
The park has welcomed various new parades, shows, decorations, merch and more to commemorate the milestone occasion.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Royals will commemorate Roberto Clemente Day on Tuesday ahead of their series opener against the Seattle Mariners.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Gilmore Girls is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, so to commemorate the milestone, mother-daughter duo Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel reunited on the Peacock Theater stage.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorate
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In June, Inaba celebrated her 20th anniversary with the program in a lengthy message posted to social media.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Farage, meanwhile, has publicly celebrated his own friendship with the commander in chief.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The footprint of those who became part of the building’s history are memorialized throughout.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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For the past 51 years, the crash of Flight 212 hasn’t been publicly memorialized anywhere in Charlotte.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Besides a bronze plaque in the hallowed halls of Cooperstown making its debut during the summer of 2031, Kershaw also deserves to be honored by Major League Baseball with the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Dodgers will lean into honoring the three-time Cy Young Award winner this weekend.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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Because, remember, the people power is the ultimate power.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Commemorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorate. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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