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
Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Isaac, who always felt like an outsider in life, is now furious that his contemporary Alexander Hamilton has everything from money to a book to a musical commemorating him.
—Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Tuesday, Swift announced plans to release her very first book, commemorating her historic and highly successful Eras Tour, which spanned five continents and over 100 shows.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Oct. 2024
In 2021, President Biden became the first president to issue an official proclamation commemorating Indigenous People's Day.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 14 Oct. 2024
See all the photos of Quinto, Pitt, Amabile, the Abbott actors and more stepping out for the festivities commemorating all things TV.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Per People, the duke and duchess stopped by the historic palazzo during a visit commemorating the 60th anniversary of the island nation’s independence.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
South Korea was closed for Hangul Day, a holiday commemorating the invention of Hangul, the Korean alphabet.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Paramount Pictures confirmed the news on Tuesday, with Campbell and returning franchise filmmaker Kevin Williamson both commemorating the update.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Customers would receive a special hat and pin commemorating the season.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Isaac, who always felt like an outsider in life, is now furious that his contemporary Alexander Hamilton has everything from money to a book to a musical commemorating him.
—Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Tuesday, Swift announced plans to release her very first book, commemorating her historic and highly successful Eras Tour, which spanned five continents and over 100 shows.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Oct. 2024
In 2021, President Biden became the first president to issue an official proclamation commemorating Indigenous People's Day.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 14 Oct. 2024
See all the photos of Quinto, Pitt, Amabile, the Abbott actors and more stepping out for the festivities commemorating all things TV.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Per People, the duke and duchess stopped by the historic palazzo during a visit commemorating the 60th anniversary of the island nation’s independence.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
South Korea was closed for Hangul Day, a holiday commemorating the invention of Hangul, the Korean alphabet.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Paramount Pictures confirmed the news on Tuesday, with Campbell and returning franchise filmmaker Kevin Williamson both commemorating the update.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorating
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Every fan in the arena was gifted a Carter poster, and the stands were decorated with a commemorative number 15 logo.Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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At the gate event celebration at DFW Airport, customers received a gift bag that included a koala plushie, a commemorative postcard and a voucher for a free koala moment at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane, American Airlines told USA TODAY.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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Britney Spears is celebrating self-love in her latest social media post.Becca Longmire, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Last, recognizing and celebrating achievements, especially during challenging times, boosts morale and builds a resilient team.Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Flags across Colorado flew at half-staff Wednesday for Dunn’s memorial service, which was not open to the public.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Prince William and Prince Harry last crossed paths in August at the memorial service in Norfolk for their late uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes.Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Many attendees stopped on their way into the event to light candles and view an exhibit by Koren memorializing the attacks.Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
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Many attendees stopped on their way into the event to light candles and view an exhibit by photojournalist Zia Koren memorializing the attacks.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024
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Friends and acquaintances of the Savages offered condolences on social media, remembering the couple as generous, kind and humble.Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Doodie Lo narrates his rags to riches story while flexing his AP but remembering the days of hoisting his G-Shock like a Rolex.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Commemorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorating. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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