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
David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
The Emmy Award-winning journalist, 55, penned a message commemorating her eventful 2024 while welcoming in the new year.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Like other installations across the South, the base retained its name as a means of commemorating local heritage.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
For Rosenberg, the bureaucratic obstacles to commemorating him mixed with other concerns that were harder to articulate.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
This site includes the official online condolence book, as well as print and visual biographical materials commemorating Carter’s life.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Anthony Hopkins is commemorating a major milestone in his sobriety journey.
—EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Members of the public also can visit the official Jimmy Carter tribute website, which includes an online condolence book and other materials commemorating the former president's life.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
Members of the public are also encouraged to visit the official Jimmy Carter tribute website, which includes an online condolence book and other materials commemorating the former president's life.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
Back on board, guests were invited to watch a plaque-exchange ceremony between local port officials and the crew, commemorating Star Breeze’s first-ever visit to Hiva Oa.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
The Emmy Award-winning journalist, 55, penned a message commemorating her eventful 2024 while welcoming in the new year.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Like other installations across the South, the base retained its name as a means of commemorating local heritage.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
For Rosenberg, the bureaucratic obstacles to commemorating him mixed with other concerns that were harder to articulate.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
This site includes the official online condolence book, as well as print and visual biographical materials commemorating Carter’s life.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Anthony Hopkins is commemorating a major milestone in his sobriety journey.
—EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Members of the public also can visit the official Jimmy Carter tribute website, which includes an online condolence book and other materials commemorating the former president's life.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
Members of the public are also encouraged to visit the official Jimmy Carter tribute website, which includes an online condolence book and other materials commemorating the former president's life.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorating
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So what better way to commemorate this momentous engagement than to share a special front page? Download The Star’s commemorative engagement front page Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the digital front page.—
Hannah Wise,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
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The first 1,200 preregistered participants will receive a commemorative giveaway item featuring the 40th anniversary International Coastal Cleanup Logo, designed by the Ocean Conservancy.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.—
Olivia Bellusci,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In his eulogy during Kobe’s memorial service, Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player of all time, recalled how Kobe would pester him with questions.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The public and private elements of Ryne Sandberg’s life came together during Friday’s memorial service at Old St. Patrick’s Church, a building that withstood the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and landed on the National Register of Historic Places.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
23 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
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In interviews, the director professes his empathy for Mickey but especially for the studio marketing team for memorializing the movie’s accident-prone cast of characters.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Coming up, remembering the life and legacy of former president Jimmy Carter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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The room joined Robinson in remembering and celebrating Walsh.—
Andrés Buenahora,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Commemorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorating. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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