commemoration
noun
com·mem·o·ra·tion
kə-ˌme-mə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act of commemorating
2
: something that commemorates
Examples of commemoration in a Sentence
Several well-known celebrities attended the commemoration.
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The original influencer of Little Saigon has been invited to another event — one of dozens each year — a commemoration of the Vietnamese immigration experience in America.
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Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
According to the Washington Post, however, 6,000 such commemorations still exist nationwide, as of 2021.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
Members of the royal family will attend a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on May 7, and King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend a live celebratory concert from Horse Guards Parade to conclude the national VE Day commemorations on May 8.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
For many in attendance, the commemoration has new meaning amid federal immigration enforcement targeting immigrant communities, including the risk of arrest at a place of worship.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
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Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
According to the Washington Post, however, 6,000 such commemorations still exist nationwide, as of 2021.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
Members of the royal family will attend a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on May 7, and King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend a live celebratory concert from Horse Guards Parade to conclude the national VE Day commemorations on May 8.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
For many in attendance, the commemoration has new meaning amid federal immigration enforcement targeting immigrant communities, including the risk of arrest at a place of worship.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commemoration
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“Commemoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commemoration. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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commemoration
noun
com·mem·o·ra·tion
kə-ˌmem-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act of commemorating
2
: a ceremony that commemorates
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