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as in celebrates
to be a memorial of
a stone obelisk commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill
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as in blesses
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 commemorates
Lent will last until Holy Thursday on April 2, 2026, or the Thursday before Easter Sunday, which commemorates the Last Supper.
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Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
The display commemorates the 40th anniversary of Graham’s 1986 Amsterdam Conference for Evangelists, which equipped thousands of pastors and evangelists worldwide to share the gospel.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
With the arrival of Lent, millions of Catholics around the world begin a period of reflection and spiritual preparation leading up to Holy Week, the central moment of the Christian faith that commemorates the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This park commemorates the campaign, siege, and defense of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1863, a pivotal moment in the Civil War.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Many of the park structures were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s and 1940s; a statue inside the park commemorates their service.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The national holiday that commemorates him is a time to learn important American history and reflect on valuable teachings that are still meaningful today.
—Christine Michel Carter, Parents, 17 Jan. 2026
Community Celebration commemorates the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader with a parade, live entertainment, children’s activities and more.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
The plaque commemorates a man beaten by police in that very neighborhood; the building across from him now sells elite furniture to a different class entirely.
—Alexandra Martinez, Artforum, 15 Jan. 2026
Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
The display commemorates the 40th anniversary of Graham’s 1986 Amsterdam Conference for Evangelists, which equipped thousands of pastors and evangelists worldwide to share the gospel.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
With the arrival of Lent, millions of Catholics around the world begin a period of reflection and spiritual preparation leading up to Holy Week, the central moment of the Christian faith that commemorates the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This park commemorates the campaign, siege, and defense of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1863, a pivotal moment in the Civil War.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Many of the park structures were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s and 1940s; a statue inside the park commemorates their service.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The national holiday that commemorates him is a time to learn important American history and reflect on valuable teachings that are still meaningful today.
—Christine Michel Carter, Parents, 17 Jan. 2026
Community Celebration commemorates the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader with a parade, live entertainment, children’s activities and more.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
The plaque commemorates a man beaten by police in that very neighborhood; the building across from him now sells elite furniture to a different class entirely.
—Alexandra Martinez, Artforum, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorates
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As the band celebrates 50 years of hair metal greatness, Twisted Sister‘s future is up in the air.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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DeSoto High SchoolÕs Ethan ÒBoobieÓ Feaster, right, celebrates during the city of DeSoto hosted a championship parade honoring its Class 6A Division II football state championship team on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in DeSoto, Texas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Danez Smith memorializes Renee Nicole Good, poet, mother, and neighbor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The ever-growing urgency of the climate crisis yields a slow, sensory cinematic experience as Swiss artist Ludwig Berger memorializes the Morteratsch Glacier through recording the sound of it melting.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Mike Sherrill remembers dropping off Shannon after one of those weekends.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sales have certainly perked up, but whether history remembers the J250 as taking the path that saved the badge or leading it astray remains to be seen.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Commemorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorates. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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