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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
Crowds are expected to gather outside of the Colosseum for the Way of the Cross, which commemorates the final hours of Jesus’ life, from his death sentence to taking up the cross to his crucifixion, death and burial.
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ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
The Way of the Cross commemorates the final hours of Jesus' life, from his death sentence to taking up the cross to his crucifixion, death and burial.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Good Friday is the day in which the Christian faith commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The event commemorates the Last Supper and the day that Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, highlighting the importance of humility, Tatler reported.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ crucifixion with solemn services, ancient liturgical traditions like adoration of the cross, marking a central moment in Christian faith.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
This statue commemorates the Battle of Stalingrad (July 17, 1942–February 2, 1943), in which the Soviet defenses successfully protected the city during World War II.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
The new project commemorates the one-year anniversary of the Canadian-Colombian singer’s third studio album Paid in Memories.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Silent Way commemorates a seamless yet noteworthy change in Atobe’s career.
—Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
The Way of the Cross commemorates the final hours of Jesus' life, from his death sentence to taking up the cross to his crucifixion, death and burial.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Good Friday is the day in which the Christian faith commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The event commemorates the Last Supper and the day that Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, highlighting the importance of humility, Tatler reported.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ crucifixion with solemn services, ancient liturgical traditions like adoration of the cross, marking a central moment in Christian faith.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
This statue commemorates the Battle of Stalingrad (July 17, 1942–February 2, 1943), in which the Soviet defenses successfully protected the city during World War II.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
The new project commemorates the one-year anniversary of the Canadian-Colombian singer’s third studio album Paid in Memories.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Silent Way commemorates a seamless yet noteworthy change in Atobe’s career.
—Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorates
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As The Last Five Years celebrates the last 25 years, Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler are immortalizing their anniversary performance.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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Below, look back at some of Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy's sweetest family photos as the couple celebrates their 25 wedding anniversary today.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Derrick Turnbow, whom the street sign now memorializes, was shot there in 1990.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 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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Community remembers Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen Metayer Bowen's family and colleagues are remembering her as a trailblazer and dedicated public servant.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Everyone remembers the looseness that defined work during the COVID pandemic.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Commemorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorates. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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