as in honoring
formal
to mark (something) officially or formally especially with a religious ceremony
The priest solemnized their marriage.
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This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the call takers who handle roughly 550 calls a day.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
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Which means that America’s oldest cemeteries might once again inspire a fresh approach to urban nature, honoring the dead by inviting everyone to enjoy an immense variety of topography—a far better option than just steamrolling the earth into submission.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rob practiced celebrating the Mass by draping a sheet over an ironing board in the basement and consecrating Necco wafers.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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Speaking at a rally in Queens on Sunday celebrating his first 100 days in office, Mamdani said La Marqueta in East Harlem, which is owned by the city, will be developed using capital funds.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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After Princess Diana died, King Charles and Queen Camilla went on to marry in 2005 and are now celebrating their 21st wedding anniversary.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Apr. 2026
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And at least one pickle pope blessing people with herbs.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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When the Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan bought the club years ago, a rabbi from Temple Israel was among the first to welcome them to the neighborhood, even blessing the facility for them.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of people commented on Porizkova's video, praising her for her looks and confidence.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Over in the customer review section, shoppers are praising the pants’ breathability and flattering fit.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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For King, defending a people did not mean sanctifying a state.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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An overexposed photo shows Miralba from the torso up, looking into a white sky, with a ray of light almost sanctifying her face.—
Camila Osorio,
New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2026
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In January 2025, it was announced that Ichiro would be honored with a statue commemorating his legendary batting stance, according to the MLB.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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The trio took the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles as part of a PaleyFest event commemorating five decades of Charlie's Angels, the groundbreaking ABC series that followed a group of female private detectives.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Solemnizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnizing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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