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
Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 30 May 2026
The first 15,000 folks through the Truist Park gates on Tuesday get a bobblehead commemorating David Justice’s homer in Game 6 of the 1995 World Series.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
In May 2025, Nadal was honored at the French Open with a plaque commemorating his 14 wins at the tournament.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Freedom 250 is focused on our signature celebrations and events that honor our history and engage all Americans — welcoming all who share our goal of commemorating this milestone in a way that uplifts and unites America.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Previous escape attempts Dong, 68, worked as a police officer in Zhengzhou, a city in China’s central Henan province, before he was fired for co-signing a letter commemorating the 10th anniversary of the bloody crackdown on protesters at Tiananmen Square in 1989.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
There have also been a series of bike rides commemorating Sabini and highlighting the conditions of Hutchison Road.
—Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Poems commemorating Ḥusayn and his virtues are recited, and the assemblies of mourning conclude with rhythmic chest-beating accompanying the poetry.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
Rightly so, the squad have been commemorating the occasion, and were even joined by Prince William at Besiktas Park and the Hilton Hotel afterparty back in Turkey.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Verb
Currently, an octagon is being built on the White House South Lawn for UFC Freedom 250, a June 14 cage-fighting event commemorating America's 250th anniversary.
—Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 30 May 2026
The first 15,000 folks through the Truist Park gates on Tuesday get a bobblehead commemorating David Justice’s homer in Game 6 of the 1995 World Series.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
In May 2025, Nadal was honored at the French Open with a plaque commemorating his 14 wins at the tournament.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Freedom 250 is focused on our signature celebrations and events that honor our history and engage all Americans — welcoming all who share our goal of commemorating this milestone in a way that uplifts and unites America.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Previous escape attempts Dong, 68, worked as a police officer in Zhengzhou, a city in China’s central Henan province, before he was fired for co-signing a letter commemorating the 10th anniversary of the bloody crackdown on protesters at Tiananmen Square in 1989.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
There have also been a series of bike rides commemorating Sabini and highlighting the conditions of Hutchison Road.
—Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Poems commemorating Ḥusayn and his virtues are recited, and the assemblies of mourning conclude with rhythmic chest-beating accompanying the poetry.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
Rightly so, the squad have been commemorating the occasion, and were even joined by Prince William at Besiktas Park and the Hilton Hotel afterparty back in Turkey.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorating
Adjective
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The President is also slated to appear on a number of coins, including a commemorative 24-karat gold coin and a $1 coin that will reportedly circulate as currency.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 May 2026
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In 1926, the nation’s 150th anniversary, then-President Calvin Coolidge appeared on a commemorative half-dollar coin that was official legal tender.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Also on the docket are a host of more evergreen releases, from the first wide release of the fabled Air Foamposite One Tianjin to several Air Jordans and a blind box release celebrating the 30th anniversary of Kobe Bryant being drafted into the NBA.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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Fans began celebrating in Paris after the final whistle on Saturday night in Budapest, Hungary, where Paris Saint-Germain was crowned Champions League winners after beating Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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More than 1,000 people attended her memorial service in December, including San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who gave a eulogy.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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There is a special memorial wall in Douglas Borough cemetery, filled with plaques to the 270 dead, as a reminder.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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As professional dog trainers, both Loverseed and Smith said that portraits are a meaningful way to honor a pet, but memorializing them should be kept in perspective.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 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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Beaming staff keep days effortlessly seamless, remembering you from one day to the next at breakfast, offering to take photos at La Plage, not batting an eyelid when requests to tweak meals are made.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Levinson weaved the footage into early portions of Sunday night’s episode, when Rue is remembering parts of her life and her younger self, including her friendship with Fez.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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But in March of 2025, Adelman attended a Blazers game that featured a halftime reunion honoring the 1990 and 1992 teams.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Queen Letizia of Spain and Princess Charlene of Monaco opted for designer summer style in pieces by Oscar de la Renta and Mantù during a visit to two exhibits honoring Spain and Monaco on Monday in Madrid.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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“Commemorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorating. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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