as in commemorative
serving to preserve the memory of a person, thing, or an event
a commemorating reenactment of the Civil War battle on the occasion of its 150th anniversary
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as in celebrating
to be a memorial of
a stone obelisk commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill
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as in observing
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
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Recent Examples of commemorating
Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
At the forthcoming 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Streisand will receive the Honorary Palme d’Or, commemorating the venerated artist’s decades-long career.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
But Friday and Saturday were devoted to commemorating Scott’s life.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 2 May 2026
The Ridge Historic District, known for its many historic homes, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with 61 new banners commemorating its place in history, as well as some festivities.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Earlier, King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the site of the national memorial in New York commemorating the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
King Charles and Queen Camilla landed in the United States Monday, April 27, for their four-day journey commemorating 250 years of American independence from the British monarchy.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Members of the royal family regularly attend events commemorating the holiday each year.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The latest batch of rings arrived earlier this week, commemorating the Broncos’ third straight Mountain West title.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The actress posted a carousel of images to Instagram commemorating her birthday festivities with her friends and boyfriend Danny Ramirez.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
At the forthcoming 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Streisand will receive the Honorary Palme d’Or, commemorating the venerated artist’s decades-long career.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
But Friday and Saturday were devoted to commemorating Scott’s life.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 2 May 2026
The Ridge Historic District, known for its many historic homes, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with 61 new banners commemorating its place in history, as well as some festivities.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Earlier, King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the site of the national memorial in New York commemorating the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
King Charles and Queen Camilla landed in the United States Monday, April 27, for their four-day journey commemorating 250 years of American independence from the British monarchy.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Members of the royal family regularly attend events commemorating the holiday each year.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The latest batch of rings arrived earlier this week, commemorating the Broncos’ third straight Mountain West title.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorating
Adjective
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The Lady Rebel has a slightly shorter shaft, measuring 10 inches, but also includes American flag accents and commemorative 1776 details.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The Pennsylvania Lottery celebrated Dudley on Friday ahead of Mother's Day, presenting her with a commemorative $1 million check.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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There’s a special warmth in celebrating Mother’s Day.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Hand Me Downs is a series, with a new essay appearing each day through Mother’s Day, celebrating the gifts—tangible and intangible—that our mothers give us.—
Lucie Franc de Ferriere,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Each community will host a memorial service to commemorate the anniversary later this month.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia, a European Union member, laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier memorial just outside the Kremlin walls but stayed away from the Red Square parade.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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All these years later, Houston has gotten good at memorializing Joe Campos Torres.—
Jhair Romero,
Houston Chronicle,
5 May 2026
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University officials, in April 2025, honored Richie at an event memorializing students and faculty members who had recently died.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
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Haines is lost in hindsight, sometimes singing about what ifs and remembering her hell-raising era, sometimes wanting to abandon it all for a fresh start.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
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Or remembering something Ben said.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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Brady, 48, also marked Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10, by sharing a series of photos honoring the women in his life — including exes Bündchen and Bridget Moynahan.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Navigating the complexities of building around Dončić while still honoring what worked over the past season won’t be easy.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commemorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorating. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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