commemoration

noun

com·mem·o·ra·tion kə-ˌme-mə-ˈrā-shən

: the act of commemorating

: something that commemorates

Examples of commemoration in a Sentence

Several well-known celebrities attended the commemoration.

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In 2020, on the 75th anniversary, Kate Middleton and Prince William made a poignant tribute by lighting candles at the U.K. Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations. —

Simon Perry, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025 The upcoming commemoration will be attended by international dignitaries and elderly Holocaust survivors. —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 The commemoration will be attended by international officials and elderly survivors. —

Vanessa Gera, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025 At the National Board of Review Awards on Tuesday at Cipriani 42nd Street, the spirit of the night for the night was one of joyous celebration, commemoration of hard work, and a little bit of fun in the non-televised showcase. —

Sam Falb, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for commemoration