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
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Putin and Kim were among more than 20 world leaders in attendance for China’s military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Both Putin and Kim will be in Beijing this week for China's military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender at the end of World War II.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Stocks saw a similar surge in October last year — after a rare government meeting signaled stimulus plans — and ahead of a weeklong October holiday commemorating the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
At its summer gathering last week, reporters were allowed only to attend a closing session where Joe Gruters replaced Michael Whatley as chairman, and where five resolutions — all commemorating Republican activists who had died — passed without objection.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Their logo and branding has been released, as well as a video commemorating memories from the last 100 years.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Donato plans to record live albums at both the Ryman and Robert's Western World on the same night, commemorating his journey from street performer to headliner.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert went on to welcome twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, now 10, and the family most recently appeared together at the community celebration commemorating the 20th anniversary of his accession to the throne.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Putin and Kim were among more than 20 world leaders in attendance for China’s military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Both Putin and Kim will be in Beijing this week for China's military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender at the end of World War II.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Stocks saw a similar surge in October last year — after a rare government meeting signaled stimulus plans — and ahead of a weeklong October holiday commemorating the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
At its summer gathering last week, reporters were allowed only to attend a closing session where Joe Gruters replaced Michael Whatley as chairman, and where five resolutions — all commemorating Republican activists who had died — passed without objection.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Their logo and branding has been released, as well as a video commemorating memories from the last 100 years.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Donato plans to record live albums at both the Ryman and Robert's Western World on the same night, commemorating his journey from street performer to headliner.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert went on to welcome twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, now 10, and the family most recently appeared together at the community celebration commemorating the 20th anniversary of his accession to the throne.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorating
Adjective
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Pirelli angle tires and a commemorative gift box set close out the list of extras.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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These commemorative items will go on sale closer to the festival and be available for purchase online and at the event.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a historic move for the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV will declare the first ever saint from the Millennial generation this Sunday — and Catholics in Miami are celebrating.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Of course feel free to cheer whenever your team has done something worth celebrating, but don’t boo the other team or obnoxiously heckle the opposing fans under the tailgate tent whenever their team falls short.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In April 2025, a memorial service for the EGOT winner was held at New York City’s James Earl Jones Theatre, which had been renamed in his honor in 2022, per Deadline.—
Vandana Pawa,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Duke of Sussex also made a private visit to his home country in the summer of 2024 to attend the memorial service for his uncle Lord Robert Fellowes.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stewart shared a post on Instagram memorializing Osbourne the day his death was announced.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
5 Aug. 2025
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Instead, family members and advocates say officials are rounding up members of an entire nationality without regard for their rights, often picking men with tattoos memorializing soccer teams, family members and their professions ― not dangerous gangs.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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History offers a counterexample worth remembering.—
Aron Solomon
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Levack laughed remembering Miller’s idea.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Workman, Chief Scientist and co-founder of the venture, helped coin the name Electric Goddess, honoring both the feminine energy of nurturing and the technical masculine drive of making.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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By carefully selecting artwork that resonates personally, homeowners can elevate their space while honoring the past.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Commemorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorating. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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