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
Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
There were also bigger-ticket items such as commemorative putters, Masters trophies, tournament records and letters from club founder Bobby Jones, according to the plea.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The Kentucky Derby is fast approaching, and a few bourbon brands and distilleries of note are starting to release their annual commemorative bottles ahead of race day on May 3.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
The sale of commemorative buttons help cover some costs, in addition to parade fees.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 13 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This festival is a nod to the Canada–Netherlands relationship and actually started when the Netherlands sent commemorative tulips to Canada as a gesture for their contributions to the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II as well as for hosting the Dutch royal family who were in exile.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
There were also bigger-ticket items such as commemorative putters, Masters trophies, tournament records and letters from club founder Bobby Jones, according to the plea.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The Kentucky Derby is fast approaching, and a few bourbon brands and distilleries of note are starting to release their annual commemorative bottles ahead of race day on May 3.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
The sale of commemorative buttons help cover some costs, in addition to parade fees.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorative
Noun
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Keaton’s death was a reminder that not all the cases involved jails that outsourced medical care to private companies.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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After the portrait Öztürk paints of ICE detention, her statement turns back to her old life, a reminder of how abruptly her world has shifted.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Plans are forthcoming for a public memorial service hosted locally, Sachs said.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Hundreds of people attended Aaron’s memorial service at St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church in Southwest Ranches.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Looking for some spooky souvenirs to bring back home?—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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On your drive, stop in the iconic Rain Barrell Village to buy kitschy souvenirs or handcrafted pieces from local artisans.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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