as in consecrates
formal
to mark (something) officially or formally especially with a religious ceremony
The priest solemnized their marriage.
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As The Last Five Years celebrates the last 25 years, Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler are immortalizing their anniversary performance.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
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Below, look back at some of Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy's sweetest family photos as the couple celebrates their 25 wedding anniversary today.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Conversation becomes your stage as the Full Moon blesses your 3rd House of Communication, inviting you to make a heartfelt call, accept (or offer) neighborly help, or present a creation of yours to others.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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The annual Good Food Awards, held by the Good Food Foundation, honors the country’s sustainable food producers.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Levitt’s annual All My Relatives event, a free music festival that honors the multi-generational Indigenous community every summer, will get national attention this year.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble that promises to produce thickness.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Crowds are expected to gather outside of the Colosseum for the Way of the Cross, which commemorates the final hours of Jesus’ life, from his death sentence to taking up the cross to his crucifixion, death and burial.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Way of the Cross commemorates the final hours of Jesus' life, from his death sentence to taking up the cross to his crucifixion, death and burial.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Solemnizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnizes. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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