Definition of COMMEMORATIVE

Examples of commemorative in a Sentence

commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music

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The volunteer committee that’s organizing the events is also selling commemorative silver coins to note the milestone. — Don Stacom, courant.com, "As it approaches 150 years, Plainville plans celebration for July," 20 June 2019 Proceeds from merchandise sales, including special commemorative T-shirts designed by Prince’s longtime art designer Steve Parke, and meet-and-greet packages with NPG, will go to the various charities and underprivileged youth Prince supported. — Heran Mamo, Billboard, "Morris Hayes from New Power Generation Talks 'Celebrating Prince' Tribute at First Avenue: 'You Cannot Replace Prince'," 27 June 2018 The general admission is $25 per person and $45 for FOCUS Rocker, which includes VIP seating, perks and a commemorative T-shirt. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Valley Edition," 19 June 2018 Each Bike Safari ticket includes a commemorative T-shirt and admission to the post-ride party at the zoo's events pavilion, which will feature music, games, food for purchase and more. — Bryce Airgood, Detroit Free Press, "Want to ride your bike in the Detroit Zoo? Here's your chance," 6 June 2018 The cost includes the shark dive, a combo ticket to Wonders of Wildlife, showers and locker rooms for personal belongings, a commemorative T-shirt and a souvenir flash drive to take home photos from the dive. — Kaitlyn Schwers, kansascity, "Soon in the Missouri Ozarks, you can dive with sharks at this aquarium," 1 June 2018 Registered paddlers will receive a commemorative T-shirt, grilled lunch with chips and drink and be eligible for prize drawings. — Joy Davis, Aurora Beacon-News, "Registration still open for Canoe and Kayak Race on Fox River," 24 May 2018 Registration: $35 advance, $50 day of run/walk (includes admission to the zoo for the day, finisher’s medal, commemorative t-shirt, post-race refreshments and door prizes). — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, "How to Festival, Throo the Zoo and more to do in Louisville this week," 7 Mar. 2018 The commemorative coins included in this year's purses celebrated Queen Victoria's 200th birthday, as well as one of the U.K.'s most enduring fictional characters, Sherlock Holmes. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "For a Joint Appearance with Queen Elizabeth, Princess Eugenie Rewears a Floral Erdem Dress," 18 Apr. 2019

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