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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 mystery comes from Aaron’s celebration-of-life loaf, which commemorates the recent deaths of his friends Alicia and Fidel.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
And the day also commemorates that quietly, the ozone layer continues its recovery, monitored by satellites that confirm what the Montreal Protocol set in motion decades ago.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The annual event commemorates El Grito De Dolores or the Cry of Dolores, the ceremonial marking of Mexico’s independence from Spain.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The El Grito de Independencia commemorates the speech that marks the beginning of the Mexican independence movement.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
First celebrated in 2009, the day commemorates the initial gathering of IEEE members to share their technical ideas in 1884.
—Adrienne Hahn, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Sep. 2025
To celebrate 80 years since Victory Day, which commemorates Japan’s surrender at the end of World War II.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 3 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
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
And the day also commemorates that quietly, the ozone layer continues its recovery, monitored by satellites that confirm what the Montreal Protocol set in motion decades ago.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The annual event commemorates El Grito De Dolores or the Cry of Dolores, the ceremonial marking of Mexico’s independence from Spain.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The El Grito de Independencia commemorates the speech that marks the beginning of the Mexican independence movement.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
First celebrated in 2009, the day commemorates the initial gathering of IEEE members to share their technical ideas in 1884.
—Adrienne Hahn, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Sep. 2025
To celebrate 80 years since Victory Day, which commemorates Japan’s surrender at the end of World War II.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 3 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorates
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The list of 38 places celebrates Eater's 20th anniversary and also includes fine dining restaurants, barbecue joints and pizzerias.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The store, which celebrates authors of color, diverse characters and sexy stories, is celebrating its grand opening Saturday.—
Amanda Rosa
October 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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His son still remembers the often-fragrant drive there from their home near Van Buren and 24th Street.—
Douglas C. Towne,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Andrea Avruskin, a physical therapist who also works as a showgirl at special events, remembers at one point performing in 12 shows a week and only getting paid $50 per show.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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