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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
Saturday is Victory Day in Russia, a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
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Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The new 250 boots will also feature a special hangtag that commemorates the anniversary and includes a golden bottle opener key chain that is attached to each boot.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 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
Junkanoo revelry is dedicated to the dead, and here Munroe commemorates Beadle through a series of paintings depicting a memorial procession based on photographs by the Bahamian photographer Jackson Petit, as well as through Beadle’s material legacy.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
The day, also referred to as International Workers' Day, commemorates the 1886 Haymarket Affair — when a protest for an eight-hour workday turned into a violent clash between demonstrators and police at Chicago's Haymarket Square.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Today is May Day — also known as International Workers’ Day — a date that commemorates the struggles and gains of workers and labor movements around the world.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of Mexico over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Anzac Day commemorates the anniversary of the 1915 Gallipoli landings in World War I, serving as a moment to honor members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who lost their lives in conflict and all those who have served.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The new 250 boots will also feature a special hangtag that commemorates the anniversary and includes a golden bottle opener key chain that is attached to each boot.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 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
Junkanoo revelry is dedicated to the dead, and here Munroe commemorates Beadle through a series of paintings depicting a memorial procession based on photographs by the Bahamian photographer Jackson Petit, as well as through Beadle’s material legacy.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
The day, also referred to as International Workers' Day, commemorates the 1886 Haymarket Affair — when a protest for an eight-hour workday turned into a violent clash between demonstrators and police at Chicago's Haymarket Square.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Today is May Day — also known as International Workers’ Day — a date that commemorates the struggles and gains of workers and labor movements around the world.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of Mexico over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Anzac Day commemorates the anniversary of the 1915 Gallipoli landings in World War I, serving as a moment to honor members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who lost their lives in conflict and all those who have served.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorates
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Now, the annual weekend Pennsylvania Firefly Festival celebrates their presence and creates excitement surrounding the late-June marvel.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates with Veronica Burton #22 after making a three-pointer during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on May 08, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 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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The contract spelled out that Grayson is an honorary member of the Falcons and also memorializes the team’s commitment to being a support system for Grayson.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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And shape a caring leader who constantly remembers each and every American soldier is someone's child.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Feuerbacher remembers slowly adding water from the natural pool into this tub, to try to help the fish acclimate a bit before they were released.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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“Commemorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorates. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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