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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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verb

present participle of commemorate
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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
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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
Adjective
  • The caseback includes a commemorative medallion with the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics logo.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
  • In a moving tribute that underscores the deep bonds forged within the K-pop community, a constellation of beloved stars is set to release a commemorative song in honor of the late Moonbin.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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  • Last year, Brody and Meester hit the up the Golden Globes afterparty circuit and matched in simple black looks while celebrating at the UTA afterparty at La Dolce Vita in Beverly Hills, Calif.
    Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Suki Waterhouse is celebrating her birthday with a bump!
    Clare Fisher, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Plans are forthcoming for a public memorial service hosted locally, Sachs said.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Hundreds of people attended Aaron’s memorial service at St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church in Southwest Ranches.
    Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • All of that makes memorializing a student without risking contagion a balancing act.
    Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Verb
  • The room joined Robinson in remembering and celebrating Walsh.
    Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
  • 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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