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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 event was commemorated in style, with a flotilla of yachts in the Arabian Sea, starting out from the historic monument, the Gateway of India.
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Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
In 2000, World Soccer magazine commemorated the new century by interviewing FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Loebbert commemorated the anniversary with a touching Instagram tribute to the actress.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Indigenous Peoples' Day, as the name suggests, honors the Indigenous peoples of the country, instead of the colonization that is associated with Columbus Day, and is being commemorated by more states since Native American communities advocated for its recognition.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
In July, Taylor shared photos on Instagram as the happy couple commemorated their first anniversary together.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
The tiles commemorated families who have lived in the Ranch for 40 to 70 years, or in the case of the Clotfelters, for four generations and counting.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
It’s commemorated with special prayers, foods, gatherings, and more.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Kidman last commemorated the reunion of the Owens sisters on the first day of production in mid-July, posting a video of the duo filming a scene.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
In 2000, World Soccer magazine commemorated the new century by interviewing FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Loebbert commemorated the anniversary with a touching Instagram tribute to the actress.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Indigenous Peoples' Day, as the name suggests, honors the Indigenous peoples of the country, instead of the colonization that is associated with Columbus Day, and is being commemorated by more states since Native American communities advocated for its recognition.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
In July, Taylor shared photos on Instagram as the happy couple commemorated their first anniversary together.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
The tiles commemorated families who have lived in the Ranch for 40 to 70 years, or in the case of the Clotfelters, for four generations and counting.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
It’s commemorated with special prayers, foods, gatherings, and more.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Kidman last commemorated the reunion of the Owens sisters on the first day of production in mid-July, posting a video of the duo filming a scene.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorated
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The Big Night Out Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton, celebrated 70 years of youth mentoring by one of the largest affiliates of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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In May, Muniz celebrated wrapping the reboot after reprising the titular gifted child growing up with three brothers in a middle-class home.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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The damage is not hidden but, instead, memorialized.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Her mother, Viola Liuzzo, is memorialized at Viola Liuzzo Park on Detroit’s west side.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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This old bloke from the Tanami remembered the gold rush days, and probably heard stories about eating Chinamen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Each mariner will be remembered with a bell rung.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Commemorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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