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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 day commemorates the date Robinson made his MLB debut and broke baseball's color barrier 79 years ago in 1947.
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Nate Sylves, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Common’s selection also aligns with the themes of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The release commemorates a decade since Prince’s untimely death in 2016.
—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
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
Nate Sylves, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Common’s selection also aligns with the themes of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The release commemorates a decade since Prince’s untimely death in 2016.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorates
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Crew awaits trip around moon, celebrates Easter The Artemis II astronauts sent down Easter greetings as their Orion spacecraft carried them toward a pass over the moon's normally unseen far side the following day.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Michu was recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company The company was recently recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company, a major honor that celebrates the fastest‑growing and most innovative Australian businesses.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 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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But for anyone who remembers the 2004 film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 novel, the musical’s new ending doesn’t pack the same emotional punch that left Broadway audiences in tears.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Vanessa Butera, now San Jose’s acting division manager for homelessness response, remembers the misery that day.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Commemorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorates. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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