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
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
First lady Melania Trump hosted a special ceremony this week announcing the latest commemorative stamp honoring the legacy of former first lady Barbara Bush.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
The artwork of the commemorative Forever stamp is based on detail from Bush’s official White House portrait during her husband’s time as president.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
This week, after more than half a century, a bit of commemorative metal just may survive the empire that sent it aloft.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
Though the commemorative gold watches didn’t go to space, several of the Swiss watchmaker’s chronographs did.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
First lady Melania Trump hosted a special ceremony this week announcing the latest commemorative stamp honoring the legacy of former first lady Barbara Bush.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
The artwork of the commemorative Forever stamp is based on detail from Bush’s official White House portrait during her husband’s time as president.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
This week, after more than half a century, a bit of commemorative metal just may survive the empire that sent it aloft.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorative
Noun
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Stay organized: Use calendars, planners, or reminder apps to help manage memory problems or mental fatigue.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
20 May 2025
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So many nostalgic nods pulled on my heartstrings, from the return of the Paint the Night after-dark parade at Disneyland Park with reminders of the Main Street Electrical Parade to the new World of Color Happiness!—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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His social media was flooded with memorial posts praising the beloved teacher.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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Individuals unable to attend in person may honor veterans online by submitting tributes and stories at the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) website, which posts memorial pages for over 10 million veterans.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Looking for some spooky souvenirs to bring back home?—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Major DJs and music artists perform onboard, and guests can visit Squid Ink, the world’s first at-sea tattoo parlor, for a truly unique souvenir.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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