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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To celebrate the big win, the Eagles are now selling one of the strangest commemorative pieces of merchandise.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Mark the historic win with a new commemorative book A lifelong Republican, Greenwood, who is from California but rooted in Franklin, Tennessee, has sung at six Republican National Conventions.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Suki Waterhouse is celebrating her birthday with a bump!—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Princess will also be celebrating its 60th anniversary with a special 14-day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage, departing from the Port of Los Angeles on December 6, 2025.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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At this time, no memorial service is planned, per Nissen’s request.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2025
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After the baseball team attended Justin’s memorial service, which drew close to 2,000 people, his friend pitched a no-hitter that very afternoon.—
Billy Witz,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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All of that makes memorializing a student without risking contagion a balancing act.—
Max Kutner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Dec. 2024
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Jamie then killed his own father to cover that trail, with Beth memorializing the moment in an incriminating photo as Jamie prepared to dump dad’s corpse in the Train Station.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
15 Dec. 2024
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The room joined Robinson in remembering and celebrating Walsh.—
Andrés Buenahora,
Variety,
5 Jan. 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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“Commemorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorating. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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