solemnizing

present participle of solemnize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnizing
Verb
  • Workman, Chief Scientist and co-founder of the venture, helped coin the name Electric Goddess, honoring both the feminine energy of nurturing and the technical masculine drive of making.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • By carefully selecting artwork that resonates personally, homeowners can elevate their space while honoring the past.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In a historic move for the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV will declare the first ever saint from the Millennial generation this Sunday — and Catholics in Miami are celebrating.
    Lauren Costantino September 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Of course feel free to cheer whenever your team has done something worth celebrating, but don’t boo the other team or obnoxiously heckle the opposing fans under the tailgate tent whenever their team falls short.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Speaking of buying, one box containing eight masks typically costs $18 on Amazon, but Bioré is blessing us all with a limited-time deal.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The update sparked further discussion in the thread, with many praising the shopper for doing the right thing.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • While praising Vandersloot’s abilities and leadership, Reese balked at the prospect of building the roster around a point guard attempting to return from an ACL tear at age 36.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Putin and Kim were among more than 20 world leaders in attendance for China’s military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Solemnizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnizing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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