commemorate
Example Sentences
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The event designed to simultaneously celebrate his 80th birthday and commemorate America’s 250th anniversary will take place in a massive octagon-shaped structure that has been erected on the South Lawn of the White House.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
When Americans prepared to commemorate the nation’s centennial in 1876, the nation had begun to come to terms with its complicated history, and many saw reason to celebrate its mere continued existence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“President Trump is accordingly hosting Kevin Warsh’s swearing-in at the White House to appropriately commemorate this historic development for the markets, businesses, and everyday Americans.”
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The incident took place because that pilot had wanted to take photos to commemorate his last flight with his military unit.
From BBC • Apr. 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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Academy Awards, List 2
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