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
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
The young Khomeini, who doesn’t hold a government position, spoke at the main ceremony commemorating his great grandfather’s death 37 years ago.
—Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
On June 2, the Princess of Wales joined her father-in-law, King Charles, who continues to undergo treatment for a cancer diagnosis announced in 2024, and Queen Camilla at a royal reception commemorating the 125th anniversary of Cancer Research UK.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Wrapping an upper corner, meanwhile, is a brise soleil of text that quotes the former president’s historic 2015 speech commemorating the Selma to Montgomery marches.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
The Descendants of Monticello is emblematic of this Semiquincentennial—a nation commemorating an unfinished project of democracy.
—Time, 2 June 2026
The clip featured cast members commemorating the moment on set, including with a cake featuring the episode number.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Under Armour is commemorating its 30th anniversary by celebrating the product that started it all, its moisture-wicking synthetic compression shirt, in a number of different forms.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 June 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.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Verb
The statue commemorating Chavez in Sacramento was immediately covered.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
The young Khomeini, who doesn’t hold a government position, spoke at the main ceremony commemorating his great grandfather’s death 37 years ago.
—Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
On June 2, the Princess of Wales joined her father-in-law, King Charles, who continues to undergo treatment for a cancer diagnosis announced in 2024, and Queen Camilla at a royal reception commemorating the 125th anniversary of Cancer Research UK.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Wrapping an upper corner, meanwhile, is a brise soleil of text that quotes the former president’s historic 2015 speech commemorating the Selma to Montgomery marches.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
The Descendants of Monticello is emblematic of this Semiquincentennial—a nation commemorating an unfinished project of democracy.
—Time, 2 June 2026
The clip featured cast members commemorating the moment on set, including with a cake featuring the episode number.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Under Armour is commemorating its 30th anniversary by celebrating the product that started it all, its moisture-wicking synthetic compression shirt, in a number of different forms.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 June 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.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorating
Adjective
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Projected on an obelisk, this narrowest of histories prefigured the commemorative distortions to follow.—
Greg Allen,
ARTnews.com,
7 June 2026
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The State Department also confirmed that the commemorative passports will not cost extra.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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With Sour Power raining down at Foley Field and the Bulldogs celebrating in the background, Wes Johnson and Daniel Jackson shared an embrace.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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His banner image behind that avatar is a shot of the Knicks celebrating their first Eastern Conference finals win since 1999.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Last month, senior Moscow officials attended the inauguration of a war memorial complex in Pyongyang, where soldiers fighting for Russia were honored and a message from Putin was read aloud.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Congress has not authorized construction of a memorial arch on the federal land managed by the National Park Service, which Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, says is a first step required by statute before the government can move forward with construction.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 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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There’s plenty to see and do on this one street—stop by Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750; the Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, honoring the founder of the Girl Scouts; then grab a bite at Marbled & Fin, where luxe appetizers and aged steaks reign supreme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Bidders will also find capes, drapes, peignoirs, jumpsuits, fur coats and red, white and blue ensemble that Ann-Margret wore for a performance at the White House, when President Gerald Ford was honoring the Shah of Iran.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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“Commemorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorating. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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