SOLEMNIZES Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

solemnizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of solemnize

as in consecrates

formal to mark (something) officially or formally especially with a religious ceremony The priest solemnized their marriage.

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In the reading, 1 Kings Chapter 9, God warns King Solomon against turning away from him as Solomon consecrates the temple in Jerusalem.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 May 2026

Definition of consecrates

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Step Up is an organization that celebrates and supports teenage girls and young women in their respective endeavors and pursuit of their personal and career goals through mentorship.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Themed milk shakes, cocktails and popcorn — in a premium new collectible Gazebo popcorn bucket that celebrates the heart of Stars Hollow’s town square — will be available for fans to purchase.

— Carole Horst, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrates

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Bonuses for deal registration that brings new pipeline rather than blesses existing opportunities.

— Jason Atkins, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
When Mother Nature blesses the area with heavy snow, tee up for a day of skiing at nearby Windham and Hunter mountains, post up with s’mores in front of the fire pits on the property, or unwind in its Finnish-style sauna.

— Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of blesses

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Peach honors the fruit closely associated with the state, and white represents the dogwood, Georgia's state flower.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
The recognition honors Endaya’s more than five decades of pioneering work in feminist and socially engaged art.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of honors

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Sandy praises her crew for performing efficiently under pressure, and gives out the $1,807 each of them earned from a $23,500 tip.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
While Tarlov was grateful for his advice, her book praises current Fox News Chief Executive Suzanne Scott for creating a workplace culture that is much more hospitable to women.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of praises

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The tribute to the singer, who died a decade ago on Christmas, commemorates the upcoming 40th anniversary of his 1987 blockbuster debut solo album, Faith.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
The tribute commemorates Laika’s 20 years of storytelling and the release of Wildwood, its newest film, which hits theaters October 23 via Fathom Entertainment.

— Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

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