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
Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
While the anniversary is well worth commemorating, Björn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe, is looking towards the future, as rail travel throughout the European continent is literally moving faster and becoming more integrated.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
William is commemorating his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Monday, and has events on Tuesday and Wednesday as well.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
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
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
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
Verb
The September Nintendo Direct kicked off with 20 minutes of Mario celebration, commemorating the 40th anniversary of everyone's favorite video game plumber.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
While the anniversary is well worth commemorating, Björn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe, is looking towards the future, as rail travel throughout the European continent is literally moving faster and becoming more integrated.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
William is commemorating his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Monday, and has events on Tuesday and Wednesday as well.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorating
Adjective
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The first riders on the inaugural train ride will receive a commemorative first-ride button, a cookie from the dining car and a picture of them inside their train car before departure.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The King tale envisions an America run by a dictator, where every year the country throws a commemorative contest.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mexican flags and candy adorned the Copley Plaza in front of The Old Globe on Saturday as a crowd joined dignitaries in celebrating the 215th Mexican Independence Day.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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In anycase, the big Grand Finale is coming to theaters soon and Peacock is celebrating the event with a special that includes interviews with the cast and should be fun for fans.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan Ellis attended the growing memorial carrying a US flag as a symbol of freedom, especially the freedom of speech.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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And Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, will continue to sell $35 memorial T-shirts with an illustration of Kirk and a Bible verse on them.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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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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Nearby, a swath of people dressed mostly in red, white and blue gathered in a circle, many holding American flags, for a small, intimate ceremony remembering the life of Charlie Kirk.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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This is a fact worth remembering and celebrating because 36-year-old Russell Wilson might be making the final start of his NFL career Sunday against Dallas, a franchise that has completely dominated the Giants.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The brothers regularly — though separately — participate in events honoring young people making a difference in communities around the world.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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With a farm-to-table philosophy, CHES and Calilo Restaurant serve as extensions of the resort’s deeper mission—honoring Ios’ heritage.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Commemorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorating. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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