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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
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.
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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
The performance commemorated Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood district, which in the early 20th century was known as Black Wall Street for its status as one of the most affluent and successful Black communities in the country.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 1 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
After donning hats and shirts that commemorated their championship, the Bruins celebrated on the floor with cheers and pictures.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Erdem commemorated 20 years at his anniversary show at Tate Britain, Roksanda and the British Fashion Council hosted the most beautiful dinner at Claridge’s with friends who have been with her since the beginning.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
How to celebrate Good Friday 2026 Good Friday can be commemorated in a variety of ways.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
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
The performance commemorated Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood district, which in the early 20th century was known as Black Wall Street for its status as one of the most affluent and successful Black communities in the country.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 1 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
After donning hats and shirts that commemorated their championship, the Bruins celebrated on the floor with cheers and pictures.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Erdem commemorated 20 years at his anniversary show at Tate Britain, Roksanda and the British Fashion Council hosted the most beautiful dinner at Claridge’s with friends who have been with her since the beginning.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
How to celebrate Good Friday 2026 Good Friday can be commemorated in a variety of ways.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorated
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Chuando Tan celebrated his 60th birthday on March 3, and social media had a collective meltdown.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Eid al-Fitr, a holiday celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of the fast, is next week.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Days later, he was memorialized by Morgan Freeman at the Academy Awards.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The crime is memorialized with a dust mask, one of the recovered revolvers, and the circular key ring.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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While the historical debate over the telephone’s true origin remains complex, Graham Bell is remembered for turning an idea into a working device.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Commemorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorated. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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