as in consecrates
formal
to mark (something) officially or formally especially with a religious ceremony
The priest solemnized their marriage.
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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 -
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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Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Honest words land softly as this Moon-Chiron trine blesses your 3rd House of Local Life, especially with Luna steadying your overall tone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Unveiled in 2024 as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection, the statue honors Graham’s life and gospel ministry.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Dragons lead the race for the University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup, which honors Texas’ best athletic and academic programs in every classification.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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In another, the president praises the mother of his son Barron as one of the best moms he’s ever seen.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Banuelos praises his girlfriend/mentee's competition skills in an Instagram Reel.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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Lent will last until Holy Thursday on April 2, 2026, or the Thursday before Easter Sunday, which commemorates the Last Supper.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Solemnizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnizes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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