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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
That’s perhaps a fitting takeaway for Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the total restoration of the Union and a more tenuous victory for emancipation.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Opening on Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, that's part of it.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The center, which cost around $850 million and rises around 225 feet at its highest, will open to the public on Friday, also Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery with music and cultural festivals.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 18 June 2026
His black shirt features a picture of students from the Fred Moore School and commemorates the 100th anniversary of Quakertown.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is observed nationwide each year.
—Angela Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 18 June 2026
Thursday’s letters came during Pride Month, which commemorates the struggle for LGBTQ rights.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Leo’s visit commemorates the legacy of Gaudí, whose radical, modernist designs were mocked in his lifetime but have subsequently been celebrated.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Opening on Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, that's part of it.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The center, which cost around $850 million and rises around 225 feet at its highest, will open to the public on Friday, also Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery with music and cultural festivals.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 18 June 2026
His black shirt features a picture of students from the Fred Moore School and commemorates the 100th anniversary of Quakertown.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is observed nationwide each year.
—Angela Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 18 June 2026
Thursday’s letters came during Pride Month, which commemorates the struggle for LGBTQ rights.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Leo’s visit commemorates the legacy of Gaudí, whose radical, modernist designs were mocked in his lifetime but have subsequently been celebrated.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorates
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The acquisition marks a milestone for Dana-co as the company celebrates its 25th year in business and continues to expand its presence across intimate apparel, sleepwear and lifestyle categories.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
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Mika McCants, owner and CEO of Spoiled Boutique, is the creative force behind this Juneteenth celebration that celebrates culture, creativity and community.—
Laura A. Oda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Next, head south to Belmont Harbor and recently installed AIDS Garden Chicago, where a Keith Haring sculpture, Self-Portrait, memorializes those who have died from HIV.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
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The project also memorializes the aspiring fashion designer and trans woman Dominique Rem'mie Fells who was murdered in Philly in 2020.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Morris remembers watching Michael Turner run through opposing defenses and Roddy White and Harry Douglas catch passes from Matt Ryan.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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One sibling remembers that their parent wanted the foundation to focus on education.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Commemorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorates. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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