as in honoring
formal
to mark (something) officially or formally especially with a religious ceremony
The priest solemnized their marriage.
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Last month, Denver City Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore invited Justice to speak at a council meeting attended by Allison, who was there for a proclamation honoring the 120th National Western Stock Show — which the Westernaires traditionally perform at.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026 -
But celebrating the disco era by honoring its great superstar Gloria Gaynor?—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 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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The Ellicott City Children’s Museum is celebrating its grand re-opening this weekend after being on hiatus during the frigid winter months.—
Janet Kusterer,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some business owners who brought the case against the administration, celebrating.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The fanfare includes clergymen blessing the fishing boats, plus plenty of music, food, and meet-and-greets with real fishermen.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Full Moon is blessing all journeys, literal or mental.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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After the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year, the publication ran a piece praising Kirk’s style.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Come January 2026, Abrams wasn’t afraid to drop the L-word in a pair of Instagram stories praising the cast of Mescal’s film Hamnet.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 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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Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is dedicated to commemorating the death of Jesus Christ at Calvary.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is dedicated to commemorating the death of Jesus Christ at Calvary.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Solemnizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnizing. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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