solemnizes

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
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  • The acquisition marks a milestone for Dana-co as the company celebrates its 25th year in business and continues to expand its presence across intimate apparel, sleepwear and lifestyle categories.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
  • Mika McCants, owner and CEO of Spoiled Boutique, is the creative force behind this Juneteenth celebration that celebrates culture, creativity and community.
    Laura A. Oda, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
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  • Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer blesses your 11th house of friends, community and long-term hopes, making collaboration warmer and all the more promising.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • At a monastery in the Himalayan foothills, a teenage Buddhist lama blesses thousands.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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  • The statue honors the service and sacrifice of first responders and depicts Rose Conroy, the first woman to serve as chief of a professional municipal fire department in California, House said.
    Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
  • Suggest a brief pause for reflection, then return with a clear offer that honors your privacy while keeping the bond steady.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
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  • Ornatov praises this cleaner for its ability to dissolve and absorb the mess, which keeps you from having to scrub the same spot repeatedly—time saved, effort reduced.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
  • Thorne wasn’t on set when the scene was filmed but praises Munden for his visual approach to the emotional moment.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 18 June 2026
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  • On this year’s Jerusalem Day — a May 14 holiday that commemorates the capture of east Jerusalem by Israeli forces in 1967 — Ben-Gvir, the far-right minister, waved an Israeli flag in front of the Dome of the Rock, as seen in a video released by his office.
    Gabe Joselow, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • The park commemorates the battle of King’s Mountain, a significant victory in the revolutionary war, and offers a variety of outdoor activities and an obelisk monument, for those wishing to memorialize the revolutionary spirit.
    Eva Flowe June 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026
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“Solemnizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnizes. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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