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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
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.
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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
Her last social media post, also in September, commemorated 9/11.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
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
Her last social media post, also in September, commemorated 9/11.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorated
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Davidson, who assumed her former role at the Kennedy Center in April 2023, intended to stay in the nation’s capital until the orchestra celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2031.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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After the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, thousands celebrated on the streets of Westwood.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 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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The university’s top leader said at the time that Richie was not properly memorialized after her death in 2000.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Clueless actor remembered trying out to play Turk on the medical sitcom at a town hall event on Tuesday for SiriusXM’s Faction Talk alongside his costar Zach Braff and Lawrence.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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He will certainly be remembered, missed, and in our thoughts and prayers.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Commemorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorated. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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