as in consecrates
formal
to mark (something) officially or formally especially with a religious ceremony
The priest solemnized their marriage.
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The timing proved apt for a show that both celebrates and critiques the great American experiment set forth by the Founding Fathers.—
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Vashtie Kola celebrates the launch of Glenmorangie's Altus 25-Year-Old.—
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At the same time, Venus enters Libra and blesses your sector of expansion, travel, education, and big-picture dreams.—
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The Academy Museum Gala honors Penélope Cruz, Walter Salles, Bruce Springsteen and SNL‘s Bowen Yang.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The ceremony honors the best in daytime television — from talk shows like The View and The Drew Barrymore Show, to soap operas such as The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, to courtroom programs like Divorce Court and Judy Justice.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Deol praises Khan’s approach to the material.—
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Variety,
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Fortenberry is also on the board and praises Pollan’s contributions.—
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PEOPLE,
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The release of the lanterns, which also commemorates the official end of Chinese New Year, is considered a symbolic release of past worries and a hopeful gesture toward the year ahead.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
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The holiday also commemorates the triumph of knowledge over ignorance centuries ago.—
Angela Chitkara,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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