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as in to bless
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 commemorate
So why not commemorate one of the most life-altering experiences of them all?
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Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Created under Napoleon to commemorate his victories and honor those who fought and died for France in war, the monument is a standing tribute engraved with the names of notable soldiers and battles.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The newlyweds got all dressed up for a private dinner hosted by Tom Ford to commemorate his runway show.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
To commemorate the grand opening, Butter Baby has released Blind Box Series 1, featuring seven collectible characters in different outfits and moods that capture the playfulness of the viral character.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Created under Napoleon to commemorate his victories and honor those who fought and died for France in war, the monument is a standing tribute engraved with the names of notable soldiers and battles.
—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The newlyweds got all dressed up for a private dinner hosted by Tom Ford to commemorate his runway show.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
To commemorate the grand opening, Butter Baby has released Blind Box Series 1, featuring seven collectible characters in different outfits and moods that capture the playfulness of the viral character.
—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorate
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Moroccan supporters, who had arrived in force, marching toward the stadium amid pounding drums and chants, celebrated their team’s victory and advancement.
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Best Amazon Prime Day Travel Deals Vacation season is in full swing, and Amazon is celebrating with huge Prime Day deals on all sorts of travel essentials.
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The park commemorates the battle of King’s Mountain, a significant victory in the revolutionary war, and offers a variety of outdoor activities and an obelisk monument, for those wishing to memorialize the revolutionary spirit.
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Perhaps because his time in Kansas City was so brief, though, Delaney for a long time wasn’t memorialized visibly here.
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At the San Diego event, the guide also promoted one restaurant, Kato in Los Angeles, to the two-star list and honored nine new restaurants with one-star awards, including Naides in San Francisco, one of the few Filipino cuisine restaurants in the nation with that distinction.
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Chen and Hu started the Alan Hu Foundation to honor their son who wanted to be a psychiatrist to help others like him.
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
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And remember, your legacy is in those who remember you.
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“Commemorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorate. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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