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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
As the nation commemorates Labor Day, the moment is ripe to reflect on the power of workers and the warning signs buried in the labor data.
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Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The event commemorates the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, highlighting Beijing’s efforts to showcase military power and deepen alliances at a time of heightened global tensions.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The day commemorates the 1922 discovery of King Tut’s tomb in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings by a British archaeologist.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Labor Day commemorates the efforts of those who fought for workers' rights during the labor movement of the late 19th century.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025
The five-part series commemorates the nonprofit newsroom's fifth anniversary and recognizes Detroiters who have made a difference in their communities.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Over the weekend, Jews around the world observed Tisha B’av, Judaism’s day of mourning that commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
The release commemorates the distillery's renaming in 1999 and features whiskeys distilled in the early 2000s.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
The festival of Chanukah commemorates the Maccabees’ victory over the Syrian tyrant Antiochus IV, who had conquered Jerusalem and seized the Temple in his efforts to Hellenize Judea.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The event commemorates the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, highlighting Beijing’s efforts to showcase military power and deepen alliances at a time of heightened global tensions.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The day commemorates the 1922 discovery of King Tut’s tomb in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings by a British archaeologist.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Labor Day commemorates the efforts of those who fought for workers' rights during the labor movement of the late 19th century.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025
The five-part series commemorates the nonprofit newsroom's fifth anniversary and recognizes Detroiters who have made a difference in their communities.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Over the weekend, Jews around the world observed Tisha B’av, Judaism’s day of mourning that commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
The release commemorates the distillery's renaming in 1999 and features whiskeys distilled in the early 2000s.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
The festival of Chanukah commemorates the Maccabees’ victory over the Syrian tyrant Antiochus IV, who had conquered Jerusalem and seized the Temple in his efforts to Hellenize Judea.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorates
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Danielson did his best coach-speak talking up the opponent this week, but when the Big Sky celebrates multiple FCS playoff teams again this season, the Eagles likely won’t be among them.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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The landmark celebrates a darker time in Georgia’s history, but now Stone Mountain is a hub of Black excellence and culture, with over 80% of its demographic identifying as Black or African-American.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Carolyn Donaldson, who grew up across the street from Macedonia, remembers as a small child attending services there with her parents.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Davis remembers hearing the whispers of concern.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Commemorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorates. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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