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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
The new project commemorates the one-year anniversary of the Canadian-Colombian singer’s third studio album Paid in Memories.
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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
The festival of Passover commemorates the freedom of the Jewish nation from enslavement in Ancient Egypt, some 3338 years ago, in 1313 BCE.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The first show celebrates the 30th anniversary of Jay’s debut album Reasonable Doubt and will take place on Friday, July 10, and the second show is set for the following day, July 11, and commemorates the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Located on the property known as Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz, the monument commemorates Chavez’s final resting place.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
County Board Chair Corinne Pierog clarified that while the tree is separate from the plaque, which commemorates Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Kane County, the DAR would like them to be placed near each other.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The event is a major annual tradition in Boston, a city with deep Irish roots, and often coincides with celebrations of Evacuation Day, which commemorates the departure of British troops from Boston in 1776.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Every year, two billion Muslims across the world observe Ramadan, which commemorates when the Qur’an was first sent down from heaven to guide people toward salvation.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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
The festival of Passover commemorates the freedom of the Jewish nation from enslavement in Ancient Egypt, some 3338 years ago, in 1313 BCE.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The first show celebrates the 30th anniversary of Jay’s debut album Reasonable Doubt and will take place on Friday, July 10, and the second show is set for the following day, July 11, and commemorates the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Located on the property known as Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz, the monument commemorates Chavez’s final resting place.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
County Board Chair Corinne Pierog clarified that while the tree is separate from the plaque, which commemorates Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Kane County, the DAR would like them to be placed near each other.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The event is a major annual tradition in Boston, a city with deep Irish roots, and often coincides with celebrations of Evacuation Day, which commemorates the departure of British troops from Boston in 1776.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Every year, two billion Muslims across the world observe Ramadan, which commemorates when the Qur’an was first sent down from heaven to guide people toward salvation.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorates
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More than a saying, pura vida is a guiding philosophy that honors simplicity and sustainability, and celebrates the deep-rooted connection between people and their environment.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which Christians believe occurred three days after his crucifixion, according to the Bible.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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