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
Francie Ebert, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
The trio took the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles as part of a PaleyFest event commemorating five decades of Charlie's Angels, the groundbreaking ABC series that followed a group of female private detectives.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Easter is considered a significant holiday for Christians, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
On its face, this has felt like an Easter season more in keeping with the downcast mood of Maundy Thursday, commemorating the Last Supper, followed by the betrayal and arrest of Christ, or Good Friday, a somber day of reflection marking Jesus’ death on the cross.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Christian worldwide are observing Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
—Doug Williams, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Passover is a major Jewish holiday commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
The May 1 date falls on Maharashtra Day, a state holiday commemorating the formation of Maharashtra.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Pull up an image of the bobblehead the Dodgers gave out before the game, commemorating Smith’s Game 7 World Series-winning home run.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
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In January 2025, it was announced that Ichiro would be honored with a statue commemorating his legendary batting stance, according to the MLB.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
The trio took the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles as part of a PaleyFest event commemorating five decades of Charlie's Angels, the groundbreaking ABC series that followed a group of female private detectives.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Easter is considered a significant holiday for Christians, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
On its face, this has felt like an Easter season more in keeping with the downcast mood of Maundy Thursday, commemorating the Last Supper, followed by the betrayal and arrest of Christ, or Good Friday, a somber day of reflection marking Jesus’ death on the cross.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Christian worldwide are observing Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
—Doug Williams, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Passover is a major Jewish holiday commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
The May 1 date falls on Maharashtra Day, a state holiday commemorating the formation of Maharashtra.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Pull up an image of the bobblehead the Dodgers gave out before the game, commemorating Smith’s Game 7 World Series-winning home run.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorating
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Unlike the blue plaques affixed to residences in London, which indicate where notable figures once lived, or the Stolpersteine (or stumbling stones) embedded in the sidewalks of German cities to mark the former homes of Holocaust victims, Bucharest’s red disks are not commemorative but predictive.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Shops sell commemorative merchandise, the press dissects the dress and flower details ad nauseam, and the wedding attire may even go on display after the event.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Speaking at a rally in Queens on Sunday celebrating his first 100 days in office, Mamdani said La Marqueta in East Harlem, which is owned by the city, will be developed using capital funds.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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After Princess Diana died, King Charles and Queen Camilla went on to marry in 2005 and are now celebrating their 21st wedding anniversary.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Apr. 2026
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Bishop acquired the property, intending to preserve the inactive cemetery as a memorial site for the military veterans buried there, some dating back to the Civil War.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The publication also noted that a private memorial service for Chisolm will be held in the future.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 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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There’s a huge difference between memorializing a piece of pop culture and reanimating it.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Her club volleyball team also paid tribute, remembering Jaylyn as a beloved teammate and friend.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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But seeing the full picture requires remembering that great companies have always been defined by more than a single technology wave.—
Matt Witheiler,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the call takers who handle roughly 550 calls a day.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Which means that America’s oldest cemeteries might once again inspire a fresh approach to urban nature, honoring the dead by inviting everyone to enjoy an immense variety of topography—a far better option than just steamrolling the earth into submission.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Commemorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorating. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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