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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 release commemorates a decade since Prince’s untimely death in 2016.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Easter for Christians commemorates Christ’s triumph over death with his resurrection following his crucifixion.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Way of the Cross commemorates the final hours of Jesus' life, from his death sentence to taking up the cross to his crucifixion, death and burial.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Good Friday is the day in which the Christian faith commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The event commemorates the Last Supper and the day that Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, highlighting the importance of humility, Tatler reported.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ crucifixion with solemn services, ancient liturgical traditions like adoration of the cross, marking a central moment in Christian faith.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
This statue commemorates the Battle of Stalingrad (July 17, 1942–February 2, 1943), in which the Soviet defenses successfully protected the city during World War II.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
The new project commemorates the one-year anniversary of the Canadian-Colombian singer’s third studio album Paid in Memories.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Easter for Christians commemorates Christ’s triumph over death with his resurrection following his crucifixion.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Way of the Cross commemorates the final hours of Jesus' life, from his death sentence to taking up the cross to his crucifixion, death and burial.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Good Friday is the day in which the Christian faith commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The event commemorates the Last Supper and the day that Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, highlighting the importance of humility, Tatler reported.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ crucifixion with solemn services, ancient liturgical traditions like adoration of the cross, marking a central moment in Christian faith.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
This statue commemorates the Battle of Stalingrad (July 17, 1942–February 2, 1943), in which the Soviet defenses successfully protected the city during World War II.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
The new project commemorates the one-year anniversary of the Canadian-Colombian singer’s third studio album Paid in Memories.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorates
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As The Last Five Years celebrates the last 25 years, Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler are immortalizing their anniversary performance.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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Below, look back at some of Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy's sweetest family photos as the couple celebrates their 25 wedding anniversary today.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Derrick Turnbow, whom the street sign now memorializes, was shot there in 1990.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Danez Smith memorializes Renee Nicole Good, poet, mother, and neighbor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Renault Shirley remembers the first time he was asked to falsify billing reports for Kentucky’s largest drug rehab center.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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While much of the world was isolating, Robinson remembers dreaming up ways to bring people together.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Commemorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorates. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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