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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
Mohammad Hossein Fahmideh, a 13-year-old Basij soldier who destroyed an Iraqi tank by throwing himself under it and detonating a grenade belt, is widely commemorated as a hero by the government.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2022, the brand also commemorated NASA’s Artemis I Mission with the Artemis Moon Doughnut, in addition to offering doughnuts during multiple supermoons and total solar eclipses over the years.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Monaco's house of Grimaldi commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Rose Ball Saturday, with an event that looked to the future.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 22 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2022, the brand also commemorated NASA’s Artemis I Mission with the Artemis Moon Doughnut, in addition to offering doughnuts during multiple supermoons and total solar eclipses over the years.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Monaco's house of Grimaldi commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Rose Ball Saturday, with an event that looked to the future.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 22 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorated
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As the Texas Rangers celebrated Opening Day, another issue drew attention off the field, causing backlash for the organization.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Easter is typically celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon, on or after the vernal, according to previous USA TODAY reporting, which can fall anywhere from March 22 to April 25.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Reinertson, the artist behind the monument, said Sacramento must weigh carefully its next steps while preserving the history of farmworkers memorialized in her work.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The allegations against Chavez rocked Southern California, where his legacy has been extensively memorialized with murals and statues, on government buildings and in the names of parks and schools.—
Kristy Hutchings,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The staff remembered my name, asked about my day, offered insights about the neighborhood, and shared their favorite spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The pair reworked the bones of the original film, which is best remembered approaching its 30th anniversary as a low-budget fever dream starring Clint Howard as a traumatized former psych patient who turns human flesh into refreshing treats.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Commemorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorated. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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