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
Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
To that end, the reunion discussions with Lesh were centered around possibly commemorating the band’s 60th anniversary next year.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Hanging in the lake house’s primary bedroom are prints of old textile patterns from Point Paper Company, which specializes in commemorating historic textiles by printing their patterns on paper.
—Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2024
Exactly 50 years since the Fall of Saigon ended the Vietnam War in 1975, Ho Chi Minh City—still referred to locally as Saigon—is set to unveil a number of grand events, exhibitions, and celebrations commemorating half a century of national reunification.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
Jews live, eat and sometimes even sleep in the booth during Sukkot, commemorating the time the Israelites spent in the wild in huts of their own after being freed from slavery in Egypt.
—Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 26 Oct. 2024
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
Verb
Correcting the past, commemorating the present Jiménez-Frei and her students' research is accomplishing more than just highlighting Latino history in Wisconsin.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
To that end, the reunion discussions with Lesh were centered around possibly commemorating the band’s 60th anniversary next year.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Hanging in the lake house’s primary bedroom are prints of old textile patterns from Point Paper Company, which specializes in commemorating historic textiles by printing their patterns on paper.
—Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2024
Exactly 50 years since the Fall of Saigon ended the Vietnam War in 1975, Ho Chi Minh City—still referred to locally as Saigon—is set to unveil a number of grand events, exhibitions, and celebrations commemorating half a century of national reunification.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
Jews live, eat and sometimes even sleep in the booth during Sukkot, commemorating the time the Israelites spent in the wild in huts of their own after being freed from slavery in Egypt.
—Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 26 Oct. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorating
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General admission to the event is $100 and includes a commemorative take-home glass.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tickets to the anniversary show along with commemorative CDs and vinyl are completely sold out.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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Syria civil war Many in Syria are celebrating the stunning political fall of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad that caught much of the world off guard.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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While Artisans of Wine and Food has been celebrating California’s winemaking scene for decades, 2025 presents an opportunity to experience the industry from an entirely different perspective.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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To honor her late partner, Simone incorporates his memory into the celebrations by bringing a photo of him to the table at Christmas and lighting a memorial candle.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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After attending the memorial drinks in Jason’s honor, Wallace tells Helen that nobody seems to have known Jason particularly well.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Dec. 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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Those who knew Levin are remembering the beloved former educator, who taught at Absegami High School in Galloway Township.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Zak Williams is remembering his father Robin Williams' kind and caring spirit.Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Commemorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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