as in to consecrate
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to mark (something) officially or formally especially with a religious ceremony
The priest solemnized their marriage.
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Recent Examples of solemnize
In one temple, an officiant claimed that his facility had solemnized 1,500 mixed marriages over the last five years.
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Ira Trivedi, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2013
The vows were solemnized by Hunter S. Thompson who was an ordained minister.
—Rory Feehan, SPIN, 9 Nov. 2023
Once received, the license must be solemnized with a ceremony conducted by someone recognized as having the legal power do so.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2020
According to custom in these conservative Hindu communities, while weddings are often solemnized at very young ages, a bride typically is sent to live with her husband’s family and consummate the union in her teens.
—Author: Shashank Bengali, Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2018
Paper can also help us with solemnizing our transactions — making them official.
—David Scharfenberg, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Apr. 2018
There is no marker to solemnize the death of the Spurs' unmatched dynasty: RIP 1997-2017.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2018
Ira Trivedi, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2013
The vows were solemnized by Hunter S. Thompson who was an ordained minister.
—Rory Feehan, SPIN, 9 Nov. 2023
Once received, the license must be solemnized with a ceremony conducted by someone recognized as having the legal power do so.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2020
According to custom in these conservative Hindu communities, while weddings are often solemnized at very young ages, a bride typically is sent to live with her husband’s family and consummate the union in her teens.
—Author: Shashank Bengali, Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2018
Paper can also help us with solemnizing our transactions — making them official.
—David Scharfenberg, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Apr. 2018
There is no marker to solemnize the death of the Spurs' unmatched dynasty: RIP 1997-2017.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnize
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Other attendees took photos of the reconstructed interior, which also included a new bronze altar that had been consecrated with holy water, chrism oil, incense and prayer by the archbishop during the service.—
Sydney Borchers,
Fox News,
9 Dec. 2024
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What To Watch For The cathedral will officially reopen on December 7 and the new altar will be consecrated a day later followed by a Sunday Mass.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes,
29 Nov. 2024
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The question should be whether a mayor of New York honors his duty to protect taxpayer funds, or looks for opportunities to bend them to his personal and political gain.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Here are some events that will honor him this weekend and Monday.—
Angel Doval,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Hosted by celebrated guitarist Jennifer Batten and genre-defying violinist Lindsey Stirling, the evening will include live performances and presentations celebrating this year’s honorees.—
Holly Alvarado,
Orange County Register,
25 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Lopez celebrated Benny Medina's big day with a very special accessory!—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Lions offensive line also is blessed with experience.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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If God blesses a nation, nothing can thwart His purpose or our success.—
Maureen Mackey,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Then, having contributed to the destruction of their careers and livelihoods, he, along with a fellow House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) informant, the screenwriter Budd Schulberg, made On the Waterfront, a film that not only defends but sanctifies informants.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
23 Nov. 2024
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Physicians need to adopt the habits of happiness as so eloquently delineated by Arthur Brooks: faith, family, friends, and purposeful, sanctifying work.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Astley and Gallagher were among the English musicians who played a benefit show commemorating the reopening of Manchester Arena in 2017.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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To commemorate the milestone, Marcus and Kiyomi shared photos from the day on Instagram.—
Avalon Hester,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Seroka also praised longshore laborers for taking on the high volumes of business, along with the other stakeholders in attendance including terminal operators and shipping lines and members of the San Pedro Bay community.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2025
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On Reddit, users have praised the platform for its superior code-generation capabilities and its open-source ethos.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Solemnize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnize. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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