as in commemorates
to give eternal or lasting existence to
the monument was created to eternalize the service and sacrifice of the sons of the village who fought in the American Civil War
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Many of the park structures were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s and 1940s; a statue inside the park commemorates their service.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
19 Jan. 2026 -
The national holiday that commemorates him is a time to learn important American history and reflect on valuable teachings that are still meaningful today.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Parents,
17 Jan. 2026
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All four of the country musician’s albums live on the Billboard 200 this week, and one of them celebrates reaching an important milestone.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Their dreams stay dreams, while this team, the best in the world, celebrates on a makeshift stage living out a fantasy.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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But for those who need more detail, Dutch philosopher and journalist Doortje Smithuijsen dives into the many, many ways in which capitalism perpetuates patriarchy and relies on the unpaid labor of women to contribute to its endless need for material growth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Despite our efforts to provide accurate information, the editorial board’s column understates UCHealth’s uncompensated care, mischaracterizes our service to Medicaid patients and perpetuates misconceptions about investment income.—
Elizabeth B. Concordia,
Denver Post,
29 Dec. 2025
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Adding to the character of the region, Southerners also find comfort in gatherings that exhibit flair and poise, and there’s a penchant for tradition, which immortalizes intimate conversations, unhurried afternoons and, of course, elegant tea experiences.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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This pithy, poignant memoir by an award-winning American poet immortalizes a bygone world in a colorful mosaic of vignettes, jokes, and reflections.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Eternalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternalizes. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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