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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 team commemorated the day with Willie’s son, Michael Mays, throwing a ceremonial first pitch to Cleon Jones, Willie’s former teammate, prior to the first pitch of the Mets’ series finale against the Detroit Tigers.
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
During the Battle of Britain, the skies above the property formed part of the aerial front line, a history that is commemorated today with a plaque installed on the grounds.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
On Sunday, May 10, Savannah commemorated Mother's Day with an emotional post featuring several video clips of Nancy.
—Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
In November 2023, Natan, founded by Edouard Vermeulen, commemorated its 40th anniversary with an exhibition in Brussels and a special book.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Long a Star Wars fan and having commemorated more than a few May The 4ths in and out of the White House, Obama posted another video with Hamill today tapping into the same vein.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Early on in the meeting, Abel commemorated Buffett’s long tenure at Berkshire by raising a jersey to the rafters of the CHI Health Center, where the event is held each year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The work commemorated by the plaque is a significant part of Colorado's history and has drawn millions of people to the area since its completion.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Albanese noted that Australia commemorated on Tuesday the 30th anniversary of Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in modern times.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
During the Battle of Britain, the skies above the property formed part of the aerial front line, a history that is commemorated today with a plaque installed on the grounds.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
On Sunday, May 10, Savannah commemorated Mother's Day with an emotional post featuring several video clips of Nancy.
—Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
In November 2023, Natan, founded by Edouard Vermeulen, commemorated its 40th anniversary with an exhibition in Brussels and a special book.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Long a Star Wars fan and having commemorated more than a few May The 4ths in and out of the White House, Obama posted another video with Hamill today tapping into the same vein.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Early on in the meeting, Abel commemorated Buffett’s long tenure at Berkshire by raising a jersey to the rafters of the CHI Health Center, where the event is held each year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The work commemorated by the plaque is a significant part of Colorado's history and has drawn millions of people to the area since its completion.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Albanese noted that Australia commemorated on Tuesday the 30th anniversary of Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in modern times.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorated
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Later eras of pluralism and multiculturalism celebrated diversity and protected the ability of communities to preserve their identities.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This year's issue was celebrated with an exclusive party held at the Hard Rock Hotel New York, and included appearances from many big names, including three out of the four 2026 cover girls, Tiffany Haddish, Alix Earle and Nicole Williams English.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Of the handful of White House weddings, a few were not properly memorialized with photos or paintings, including those of the children of Presidents James Monroe, John Quincy Adams and John Tyler.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The names of eleven former Pennsylvania State Police troopers, all members of Troop A, were memorialized during the ceremony.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Caregivers remembered him not as a forgotten man, but as someone impossible to forget.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The younger Liubava was a contradiction, small and seemingly fragile but inwardly strong, remembered Tetiana Osipova, a family friend who had served alongside the girls' father.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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“Commemorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorated. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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