monumentalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of monumentalize
as in commemorates
to be a memorial of adding to the appeal of the Taj Mahal is the fact that it monumentalizes one man's undying love for his wife

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commemorates
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  • Authorities said Maldonado Soriano was detained and arrested after officers discovered extensive damage to the limestone sculpture, which commemorates one of the most recognizable moments in American military history.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The tribute to the singer, who died a decade ago on Christmas, commemorates the upcoming 40th anniversary of his 1987 blockbuster debut solo album, Faith.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
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