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as in celebrated
to be a memorial of
a stone obelisk commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill
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as in observed
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 commemorated
In 2025, Los Angeles commemorated Cesar Chavez Day with a march and rally in Pacoima and a Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, among other events throughout the region.
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Ryan Carter, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Politicians and organizations that long commemorated Chavez and urged others to follow his ways are releasing statements by the minute.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The merge of two storied institutions in New York City was commemorated on Monday, March 16, 2026, at EMS Academy at Fort Totten to mark its 30th anniversary.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
The actress commemorated Rani's seventh birthday in October 2025 with an Instagram montage.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The hub is located on Yosemite Drive in Central Milpitas near Highway 680, and the city commemorated its opening with a ribbon cutting late last month.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Reactions from parents, teachers, community Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, who called for a turnaround of the district’s academic performance in fall 2024 that led to the resignation of former Superintendent Angélica Ramsey, commemorated Molinar for her dedication to the district.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
This milestone is being commemorated both nationally and locally with a year-long program of events and activities.
—Frank Lennon, The Providence Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
During the inaugural 2026 Central Texas Growth Forum, Travis County Judge Andy Brown commemorated the Austin Board of Realtors’ 100th anniversary — a somewhat unusual milestone to mark at a first-time event, but the juxtaposition seemed fitting.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Ryan Carter, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Politicians and organizations that long commemorated Chavez and urged others to follow his ways are releasing statements by the minute.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The merge of two storied institutions in New York City was commemorated on Monday, March 16, 2026, at EMS Academy at Fort Totten to mark its 30th anniversary.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
The actress commemorated Rani's seventh birthday in October 2025 with an Instagram montage.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The hub is located on Yosemite Drive in Central Milpitas near Highway 680, and the city commemorated its opening with a ribbon cutting late last month.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Reactions from parents, teachers, community Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, who called for a turnaround of the district’s academic performance in fall 2024 that led to the resignation of former Superintendent Angélica Ramsey, commemorated Molinar for her dedication to the district.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
This milestone is being commemorated both nationally and locally with a year-long program of events and activities.
—Frank Lennon, The Providence Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
During the inaugural 2026 Central Texas Growth Forum, Travis County Judge Andy Brown commemorated the Austin Board of Realtors’ 100th anniversary — a somewhat unusual milestone to mark at a first-time event, but the juxtaposition seemed fitting.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorated
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Right around the time that Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated far and wide, March Madness soon follows.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Good Friday is celebrated on the Friday before Easter every year and marks the day Jesus was crucified and died.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Cities are now reassessing how Chavez is memorialized, including whether to remove statues or rename public spaces.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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His image is memorialized in a shipping container at the farm that is used to store fresh vegetables and fruits.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Colleagues said he'll be remembered for his stance on voting rights, affordable healthcare, criminal justice reform, social justice, and civil rights.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Actress and comedian Sherri Shepherd remembered Shepard with a montage of photos posted to Instagram.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commemorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorated. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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