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as in to bless
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 commemorate
The bond is such that the daughter and granddaughter of the Flying Tigers’ founder are among the few Americans invited to Wednesday’s military parade in Beijing commemorating the end of World War II.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
To commemorate her birthday last year, Zendaya shared a similarly cute throwback shot of her via Instagram.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Both Putin and Kim will be in Beijing this week for China's military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender at the end of World War II.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 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
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
To commemorate her birthday last year, Zendaya shared a similarly cute throwback shot of her via Instagram.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Both Putin and Kim will be in Beijing this week for China's military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender at the end of World War II.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorate
Verb
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When a new Raising Cane’s opens, the chain celebrates by hosting a community giveback and a chance for customers to win free Cane’s for a year.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Collaboration looks like departments sharing resources, teammates celebrating each other’s wins and leaders encouraging ideas from everyone.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The late royal has also been memorialized in pop culture.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Volunteers were supported by the Boston Public Health Commission and the city Parks and Recreation Department in planting more than 20,000 purple flags in the park to memorialize those who have died in the opioid epidemic.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Much like the saints being honored, the vigil is aimed at young people and families, said Sister Alexia Zaldivar of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, one of the organizers of the vigil.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The game is just the start of Nashville Fire's work to honor those involved in 9/11.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Sep. 2025
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With elections scheduled for October 2026, Netanyahu remains focused on staying in power, but also on shaping how history will remember him.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Brilliant saves are great, but only a handful of those are remembered.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Commemorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorate. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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