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COMMEMORATION Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word commemoration. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word commemoration. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COMMEMORATION

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memorial
nounn
noun

• a recognition of meritorious service

• a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority

• a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

memorialization
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something

remembrance
nounn
noun

• the ability to recall past occurrences

• a recognition of meritorious service

celebration
nounn
noun

• a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

• any joyous diversion

• the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual

homage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• respectful deference

observance
nounn
noun

• the act of observing; taking a patient look

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

• the act of noticing or paying attention

• conformity with law or custom or practice etc.

tribute
nounn
noun

• something given or done as an expression of esteem

• payment by one nation for protection by another

• payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence

memorialisation
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something

Best Hypernyms For COMMEMORATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for commemoration, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
observance recognition celebration ceremonial ceremony credit memorialization remembrance tribute
Phrases (1)
ceremonial occasion

Alternatives for MEMORIAL

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