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
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
Sabrina Carpenter is kicking off the New Year by commemorating her recent looks in an Instagram photo dump.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
More than 15,000 people are now part of Evans’ Facebook group, including Billy-Jo Dieter, who sends at least 100 cards per month commemorating birthdays, holidays and other milestones.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
The Booksmart star shared an Instagram post commemorating the ninth anniversary of the Star Wars actress' sudden death and expressing the joy of motherhood in the wake of her grief.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Then, leaning on the back of a table surrounded by more family photos is a lone plate commemorating the June 3, 2008, Democratic primary featuring a dark haired Barack Obama and a smiling Hillary Clinton.
—Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Since commemorating Kendall’s birthday, Hailey shared a sweet post to celebrate her husband’s four Grammy nominations.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The puck was returned to Ovechkin in time for locker room photos commemorating his achievement.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Phish frontman opened the show, one of three gigs commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
Sabrina Carpenter is kicking off the New Year by commemorating her recent looks in an Instagram photo dump.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
More than 15,000 people are now part of Evans’ Facebook group, including Billy-Jo Dieter, who sends at least 100 cards per month commemorating birthdays, holidays and other milestones.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
The Booksmart star shared an Instagram post commemorating the ninth anniversary of the Star Wars actress' sudden death and expressing the joy of motherhood in the wake of her grief.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Then, leaning on the back of a table surrounded by more family photos is a lone plate commemorating the June 3, 2008, Democratic primary featuring a dark haired Barack Obama and a smiling Hillary Clinton.
—Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Since commemorating Kendall’s birthday, Hailey shared a sweet post to celebrate her husband’s four Grammy nominations.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The puck was returned to Ovechkin in time for locker room photos commemorating his achievement.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorating
Adjective
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There are usually about 20 to 25 commemorative stamp issues each year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Most of the vehicles in the commemorative excursion had nowhere near the ability to keep that kind of pace.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Back in July, the actress shared a sweet post on her Instagram, celebrating her 23 years with her Moder.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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But that doesn't mean there weren't some memorable moments worth celebrating!—
Samantha Highfill,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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The family has also not been permitted to hold mourning ceremonies, and several mosques in Marivan were reportedly disallowed from hosting memorial services.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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For years, the official commemoration took place at a memorial north of Port-au-Prince in Titanyen, where many of the 350,000 killed are buried in mass graves.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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No vacation to Florida is complete without memorializing it in a way that nods to the unique locale, brimming with aquatic wildlife from practically every coastal vantage point.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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Unfortunately the crying photos still made it into the family photo album, memorializing the tears for posterity.—
Sara Rowe Mount,
Parents,
28 Nov. 2025
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Following the crash, family members are remembering the mother and daughter.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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For many of us, remembering the start of two of Los Angeles County’s most devastating wildfires brings back visceral memories of fear, uncertainty, desperation, and loss.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Glaser made history last year as the first solo female host of the Golden Globes and is once again set to guide the show through a night honoring the year's top performances and productions.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Commemorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorating. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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