1
2
as in to bless
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of commemorate
To commemorate that day, the mom of one shared a series of photos, including one with Braff.
—
Erica Marrison, People.com, 5 July 2025
The June 27 ceremony was organized by Emerald Place to commemorate the regular wedding season and to build community in the facility, according to Life Engagement Director Jaime Vahhaji.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
Meanwhile, the Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a U.S. federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 when 13 American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
On April 6 — Good Friday — the church held a three-hour Tre Ore service, commemorating Jesus' death on the cross.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for commemorate
Erica Marrison, People.com, 5 July 2025
The June 27 ceremony was organized by Emerald Place to commemorate the regular wedding season and to build community in the facility, according to Life Engagement Director Jaime Vahhaji.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
Meanwhile, the Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a U.S. federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 when 13 American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
On April 6 — Good Friday — the church held a three-hour Tre Ore service, commemorating Jesus' death on the cross.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for commemorate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorate
Verb
-
The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good Schmit and his grandson, Eddie. Members of the 2005 team are in Chicago this weekend to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the championship run.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
-
The wrestling world just celebrated the 27th anniversary of Goldberg’s first world title win over Hulk Hogan on the July 6, 1998 broadcast of Nitro.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
-
In the fall of 2023, Johnson and NASCAR also memorialized an additional $2 million payment for 2024 and 2025.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
-
Before it was memorialized in bronze, that airborne tableau outside TD Garden was frozen in time by Boston Record-American photographer Ray Lussier.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
-
Heat shooting coach Rob Fodor recently was honored by Hillsdale College with an award for Outstanding Achievement in Professional Athletics.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
-
This conversation honors the deeply personal and generational journey of embracing natural beauty.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
Verb
-
And remember to tap into any loyal summer camp alumni (often a lifetime legacy).—
Jill Tipograph,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
-
Just remember to eat a balanced diet, too—this is a supplement, after all!—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Commemorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorate. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share