vigil
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
About 100 people attended a vigil to remember the three victims on Wednesday evening.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Only a dozen people had gathered around 20 minutes into the vigil.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The booming rock ballad Don't Look Back in Anger also took on a greater significance after it was sung, impromptu, at a vigil for those who lost their lives in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Daniel Rodriguez, a 20-year-old attendee, said he was proud of the diverse group of people who were at the vigil to express solidarity with those most at risk of being targeted by ICE.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
But on the advice of our visiting physician, I did not allow him to keep the vigil last night.”
From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus
![]()
Much of the overtime money the department spent went instead toward preparing for unrest, monitoring protests and vigils, guarding hotels housing federal agents, and managing the public response to federal violence.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Voice, a multifaith coalition that organized several vigils and demonstrations when the raids were at their height.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Silent prayer vigils, cautiously worded protest banners and T-shirts pleading for neighbourhoods to be spared -- Hanoi residents are showing rare public opposition to a massive redevelopment scheme that could displace hundreds of thousands.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Across Orlando and beyond, vigils, church services and private ceremonies have been held to honor the victims of one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
Eventually the body trade grew so reckless that relatives took to holding graveside vigils, lest their loved ones disappear in the night.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing vigil
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 19–24
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"My Wonder Horse," Vocabulary from the short story
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!