commemorate
Example Sentences
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"I try to commemorate cultural moments in New York City, and this seemed to be a big one, so just capturing a little time capsule from that moment in time," he said.
From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026
The aircraft was struck as millions across the United States celebrated the nation's 250th anniversary with fireworks - part of the annual tradition to commemorate independence.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026
Fans can gather Monday evening at the Venice Skatepark to commemorate what would have been the singer’s 33rd birthday, according to an event announcement shared on Tree’s Instagram story.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
Strawberries and white wine were on the menu, and - as has now become customary - one of the empty bottles was annotated and encased in a glass table to commemorate Sinner's latest success.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Americans did not commemorate the fullest moon of the year, but the Wongs had done so for centuries.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
Vocabulary lists containing commemorate
Memorial Day Words
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Commonly Misspelled Words, List 5
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