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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
To commemorate the achievement, Billboard Japan spoke with Saito about EMPIRE’s business strategy, the growth of streaming markets across different countries, and the challenges facing Japan’s music industry today.
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
The streamer shared a photo from the set to commemorate the end of production, featuring Gordon Cormier, Miya Cech, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, and Maria Zhang in the image.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Experts share ideas for talking about Veterans Day and commemorating the holiday with your family.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Nov. 2025
About a 10-minute walk from Revere’s home, a bronze statue on a pedestal now commemorates his role in history.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
The streamer shared a photo from the set to commemorate the end of production, featuring Gordon Cormier, Miya Cech, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, and Maria Zhang in the image.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Experts share ideas for talking about Veterans Day and commemorating the holiday with your family.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Nov. 2025
About a 10-minute walk from Revere’s home, a bronze statue on a pedestal now commemorates his role in history.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorate
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Take a gander through a museum full of vintage Christmas decor for a nostalgic look back at how the holiday was celebrated throughout the years.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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In places like Kemusuk, a village near Yogyakarta where he was born, his image is everywhere – from museum memorabilia celebrating his life to the souvenir T-shirts with his smiling face.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Posters were made to memorialize it.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Elucid and billy woods trade verses sniping the quick rise of artificial intelligence, memorializing their neighborhoods, and trying to slow the roll of soul-crushing news.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw told reporters after the game about the decision to honor Vesia.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Christos honored their promise by gifting me with a wonderful collage in addition to my one-dollar paycheck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling World Series that will be remembered for decades to come, becoming the first back-to-back champions MLB has seen in 25 years.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This one billionaire would thereby be entitled to a disproportionate share of—remember, by nature limited—removals, simply by virtue of his ability to pay handsomely for them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Commemorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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