commemorative

adjective

com·mem·o·ra·tive kə-ˈmem-rə-tiv

-ˈme-mə-;

-ˈme-mə-ˌrā-tiv

Synonyms of commemorative next

: intended as a commemoration

especially : issued in limited quantities for a limited time to honor or feature someone or something

a commemorative stamp

commemorative noun

commemoratively adverb

Example Sentences

commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music

Recent Examples on the Web Saviano presented the retiring chief with a commemorative wristwatch to express the village’s gratitude. —

Gary Gibula, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2023 If passed, the resolution would request that the U.S. Postal Service issue a commemorative stamp honoring Cummings, whose district encompassed much of Baltimore and parts of Baltimore County and Howard County. —

Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2023 This year marked the return of in-person attendance for the commemorative service. —

Arkansas Online, 17 Jan. 2023 Activities include a breakfast hosted by the Encinitas Rotary’s Home Team, refreshments, an Embracing Retirement commemorative bag and opportunity drawings. —

Laura Groch Jan. 15, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2023 On Sunday morning, President Joe Biden is due to speak at a commemorative service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the historic Atlanta house of worship where King preached from 1960 until his assassination in 1968. —

CBS News, 14 Jan. 2023 On Sunday morning, President Joe Biden is due to speak at a commemorative service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the historic Atlanta house of worship where King preached from 1960 until his assassination in 1968. —

Aaron Morrison, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Jan. 2023 Her solution was to recraft the space to provide dorms for 1,100 students and supportive housing for 125 low-income residents, along with an open green meadow and commemorative exhibits about the park’s storied history. —

Teresa Watanabestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2023 Winnie Harlow, who's dating Washington Wizards player Kyle Kuzma, holds a commemorative ball honoring the team's 25th year on Dec. 28. —

People Staff, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2023 See More

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