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.—
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20 June 2026
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Mika McCants, owner and CEO of Spoiled Boutique, is the creative force behind this Juneteenth celebration that celebrates culture, creativity and community.—
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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.—
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PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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At a monastery in the Himalayan foothills, a teenage Buddhist lama blesses thousands.—
CBS News,
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28 May 2026
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On this momentous day, the mile-long thoroughfare and park hosted joyous crowds who gathered to celebrate the 44th President of the United States and onetime UChicago Law School Lecturer Barack Obama, and the Presidential Center now visible looking east along the Midway that honors his legacy.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Today, the couple is preparing for a civil wedding this July before celebrating a larger traditional wedding next year that honors Nyatsanza's African heritage.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
18 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
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Thorne wasn’t on set when the scene was filmed but praises Munden for his visual approach to the emotional moment.—
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Variety,
18 June 2026
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That’s perhaps a fitting takeaway for Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the total restoration of the Union and a more tenuous victory for emancipation.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Opening on Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, that's part of it.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Solemnizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnizes. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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