as in commemorating
serving to preserve the memory of a person, thing, or an event
commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music
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as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
a stamp was issued as a commemorative of the event
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Recent Examples of commemorative
Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
So, invites to Taiwanese officials to the commemorative events were sent out.
—Meredith Oyen, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Fan giveaways included a commemorative button, cases of Schlitz and a new Ford Pinto.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Download The Star’s commemorative engagement front page Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the digital front page.
—Hannah Wise, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
So devastated were the locals that the tree’s remains lie in the Niger National Museum, and a commemorative metal sculpture stands in its place.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
So, invites to Taiwanese officials to the commemorative events were sent out.
—Meredith Oyen, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Fan giveaways included a commemorative button, cases of Schlitz and a new Ford Pinto.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Download The Star’s commemorative engagement front page Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the digital front page.
—Hannah Wise, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorative
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Paired with a slouchy (albeit Chanel) camel jacket and matching bag, the outfit felt like a deliberate steer away from the period-drama looks of late, a reminder that, despite the bodice-ripping fan edits, Robbie is very much the modern woman.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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While no harm was done, the dog's refusal to be moved served as a reminder of how pets often view human comforts as their own.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In April 2025, a memorial service for the EGOT winner was held at New York City’s James Earl Jones Theatre, which had been renamed in his honor in 2022, per Deadline.—
Vandana Pawa,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Duke of Sussex also made a private visit to his home country in the summer of 2024 to attend the memorial service for his uncle Lord Robert Fellowes.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Cue the souvenir baseball helmet holding ice cream sundaes, which likely started in baseball around 1970 and hasn’t stopped since.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Before or after your hike, swing by the gift shop and artisan center to pick up a few souvenirs to remember your trip to this pocket of Virginia.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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