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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 book, released on November 29, commemorates the singer's tour and includes over 500 images.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Swifties love the inside information, huge number of photos, and way the book commemorates the hugely successful tour.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Today, the town commemorates its rich heritage while celebrating its bright future.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
This piece of custom artwork beautifully commemorates a place and day that's foundational to your relationship.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
The tome, released on November 29, commemorates the singer's record-breaking tour.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The date of the annual Asteroid Day, which is held on June 30, commemorates the Tunguska Event.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The Wisconsin Historical Marker Program commemorates significant events, sites, people and even legends with decorative plaques.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
One bottle commemorates Pope Francis’ tenth anniversary as pope and features the papal Coat of Arms.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Swifties love the inside information, huge number of photos, and way the book commemorates the hugely successful tour.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Today, the town commemorates its rich heritage while celebrating its bright future.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
This piece of custom artwork beautifully commemorates a place and day that's foundational to your relationship.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
The tome, released on November 29, commemorates the singer's record-breaking tour.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The date of the annual Asteroid Day, which is held on June 30, commemorates the Tunguska Event.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The Wisconsin Historical Marker Program commemorates significant events, sites, people and even legends with decorative plaques.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
One bottle commemorates Pope Francis’ tenth anniversary as pope and features the papal Coat of Arms.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Commemorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorates. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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