commemorative
adjective
-ˈme-mə-; -ˈme-mə-ˌrā-tiv\
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commemorating, honorary, memorial, memorializing
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Along with the program and mingling session, attendees will receive commemorative merchandise that won't be available anywhere else. — Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com, "Rock band Tool will host intimate music clinic at Agora, and tickets cost $500," 9 Apr. 2018 Hey, who doesn’t need another traditional commemorative mug to add to their collection? — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's Wedding China Has Left Royal Family Fans Slightly Confused," 1 Oct. 2018 The commemorative medals pay homage to the milk bottle that is a staple of victory at the Indianapolis 500. — David Woods, Indianapolis Star, "Former Indiana State runner’s 2nd-place Mini-Marathon finish is highest by a male Indiana runner in years," 5 May 2018 Wayne attacked the trunk with vigor, wearing his leather commemorative jacket recalling World War II service aboard a PT boat. — Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, "Cutting your own Christmas tree: a day of family traditions on a North Bend farm," 8 Dec. 2018 Two of the ornaments are stamped with the year, making them a commemorative present for couples who have just gotten engaged, married, or welcomed a baby. — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "Joanna Gaines Turned Her Farmhouse Into the Christmas Ornament Every 'Fixer Upper' Fan Needs," 26 Nov. 2018 The picture was taken in the gardens of Buckingham Palace ahead of the RAF 100 commemorations back in July of this year, and appears to be from the same portrait session as the photo which was eventually turned into a commemorative stamp. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Prince William and Prince Harry Look So Affectionate With Prince Charles in a New Candid Photo," 19 Nov. 2018 Markle has had a number of private engagements this week, including a commemorative dinner for African Parks, a conservation NGO, which was held at Kensington Palace. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle Wore a Strapless Black Dress to the Royal Foundation Dinner," 16 Nov. 2018 The limited edition commemorative collection had begun to dominate the vitrines. — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, "Behind the Legendary Good Fortune of Van Cleef's Alhambra," 1 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'commemorative.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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commemorative
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of commemorative
: intended to honor an important event or person from the past
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