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Definition of commemorative
: intended as a commemoration; especially : issued in limited quantities for a limited time to honor or feature someone or something a commemorative stamp
commemorative
nouncommemoratively
adverbExplore Merriam-Webster
Examples of commemorative in a Sentence
commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music
Recent Examples of commemorative from the Web
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Golf and tennis registration fees include barbecue buffet lunch, green/tennis court fees, contests, post-tournament cocktail reception and commemorative gift.
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Kat Wahbam, 25, of Richmond, Kentucky What's in your fanny pack? - Commemorative presidential cloth with Barack Obama's face on it, buttons, money, tickets, bourbon cup, temporary tattoo, glasses.
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The ticket includes admission, a tasting card for 40 samples and a commemorative glass.
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Each of the five transiting vessels received a commemorative plaque, but there wasn’t the fanfare and fireworks of last year when the expansion — seven years under construction and two years behind schedule — finally opened.
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The auction features vintage electronics, transistor radios, commemorative pens and an autographed Tour de France yellow jersey.
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Drive to the large stone commemorative monument overlooking the park.
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That summer, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) ordered the removal of the Confederate battle flag from state commemorative license plates.
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The commemorative event at the 5th Marines Memorial Park, in the San Mateo area of the base drew 150 Marines, Sailors, guests, and community members.
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First Known Use of commemorative
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COMMEMORATIVE Defined for English Language Learners
commemorative
playDefinition of commemorative for English Language Learners
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: intended to honor an important event or person from the past
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