solemnizing

present participle of solemnize
as in consecrating
formal to mark (something) officially or formally especially with a religious ceremony The priest solemnized their marriage.

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  • Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
  • David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.
    Olivia Bellusci, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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  • Back on board, guests were invited to watch a plaque-exchange ceremony between local port officials and the crew, commemorating Star Breeze’s first-ever visit to Hiva Oa.
    David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The Emmy Award-winning journalist, 55, penned a message commemorating her eventful 2024 while welcoming in the new year.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Solemnizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnizing. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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