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as in celebrates
to be a memorial of
a stone obelisk commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill
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as in blesses
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 commemorates
The march commemorates what Israel calls Jerusalem Day, marking Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem, including the Old City and its holy sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, in the 1967 Middle East War.
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Haiti Heritage month, flag day The festival intentionally coincides with Haitian Flag Day on May 18, which commemorates the creation of the Haitian flag during the fight for independence from France.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the prophet Abraham, a figure central to Judaism, Christianity and Islam, for his willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The street name commemorates Pope John Paul II and his visit to Chicago in the fall of 1979.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Monday’s celebrations at London’s Royal Albert Hall commemorates the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust, a charity founded by King Charles III in 1976.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The ceasefire started the same day as Russia held its Victory Day Parade, an annual military celebration that commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
—Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
Saturday is Victory Day in Russia, a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
—Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The day commemorates the moment in World War II when Germany's military surrendered to the Allies, including the United States, according to the Department of Defense.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Haiti Heritage month, flag day The festival intentionally coincides with Haitian Flag Day on May 18, which commemorates the creation of the Haitian flag during the fight for independence from France.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the prophet Abraham, a figure central to Judaism, Christianity and Islam, for his willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The street name commemorates Pope John Paul II and his visit to Chicago in the fall of 1979.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Monday’s celebrations at London’s Royal Albert Hall commemorates the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust, a charity founded by King Charles III in 1976.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The ceasefire started the same day as Russia held its Victory Day Parade, an annual military celebration that commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
—Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
Saturday is Victory Day in Russia, a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
—Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The day commemorates the moment in World War II when Germany's military surrendered to the Allies, including the United States, according to the Department of Defense.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorates
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Ja Rule celebrates his whiskey brand, Amber & Opal, during a special happy hour in New York City.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The song celebrates coming back together.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Furthermore, Smat says the book memorializes the tragedy, while also serving as a love letter to the city before and after the event.—
Brayden Garcia
May 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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Fredenhagen Park’s Exchange Club Memories Fountain, which memorializes and honors Naperville community members, is back on after a nearly five-year hiatus.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In postwar France, Senot remembers facing people’s disbelief and indifference to the fate of those who had been deported.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Trooper Rich Matas remembers interviewing Hopkins the day of Janet's murder.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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“Commemorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorates. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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