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commemoration

noun as in honoring, observance

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Hegseth has banned observances of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, calling such commemorations “divisive.”

From Salon

The commemoration - the songs, the marches, the missiles, the drones, even the "robot wolves" - was not so much about China's struggle.

From BBC

Local officials in New Orleans have held commemorations this week, honoring those who lost their lives and acknowledging the city’s recovery.

From Salon

In recent years, the government had started to include commemorations for Serb victims.

From BBC

He was at the official commemoration for the 80th anniversary of VJ - Victory over Japan - Day in Staffordshire as one of the last remaining veterans.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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