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as in celebrates
to be a memorial of
a stone obelisk commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill
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as in blesses
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
let's commemorate Martin Luther King Day with readings of some of Dr. King's speeches
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Recent Examples of commemorates
The Founding and Future of the Schomburg Collection, which commemorates the centennial of the New York Public Library’s acquisition of Arturo Schomburg’s collection.
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Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
San Antonians will crowd downtown streets on Friday for the Battle of Flowers Parade, which commemorates the soldiers who died at the Alamo and the victory at San Jacinto.
—Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
The day commemorates the date Robinson made his MLB debut and broke baseball's color barrier 79 years ago in 1947.
—Nate Sylves, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
According to court documents, the administration agreed to hang a rainbow pride flag at the New York City monument, which commemorates the struggle for LGBTQ rights.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2026
Common’s selection also aligns with the themes of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The release commemorates a decade since Prince’s untimely death in 2016.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Easter for Christians commemorates Christ’s triumph over death with his resurrection following his crucifixion.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Good Friday is the day in which the Christian faith commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
San Antonians will crowd downtown streets on Friday for the Battle of Flowers Parade, which commemorates the soldiers who died at the Alamo and the victory at San Jacinto.
—Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
The day commemorates the date Robinson made his MLB debut and broke baseball's color barrier 79 years ago in 1947.
—Nate Sylves, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
According to court documents, the administration agreed to hang a rainbow pride flag at the New York City monument, which commemorates the struggle for LGBTQ rights.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2026
Common’s selection also aligns with the themes of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The release commemorates a decade since Prince’s untimely death in 2016.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Easter for Christians commemorates Christ’s triumph over death with his resurrection following his crucifixion.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Good Friday is the day in which the Christian faith commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorates
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Now in its 79th year, the three-day festival celebrates Maryland’s blue crab culture with crab races, boat docking contests, cooking competitions, and live music in the southernmost town of Maryland.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The move comes as Apple celebrates its 50th year.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The contract spelled out that Grayson is an honorary member of the Falcons and also memorializes the team’s commitment to being a support system for Grayson.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Derrick Turnbow, whom the street sign now memorializes, was shot there in 1990.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Rockwell remembers learning how to make a phone call during the early Idol seasons, when finalists had dedicated call-in numbers, and still prefers casting votes through more traditional avenues, like texting.—
Philiana Ng,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Commemorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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