commemorative
adjective
com·mem·o·ra·tive
kə-ˈmem-rə-tiv 
-ˈme-mə-;
-ˈme-mə-ˌrā-tiv
: 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
Examples of commemorative in a Sentence
commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music
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The talks are taking place a day after the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, which was marked by commemorative events and protests in several countries.
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In Miami-Dade, a host of commemorative events are taking place throughout the month of October to honor the victims.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
The talks are taking place a day after the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, which was marked by commemorative events and protests in several countries.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Lockers are players’ cubicles, overflowing with commemorative hats, gloves, custom spikes, food and more.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
In Miami-Dade, a host of commemorative events are taking place throughout the month of October to honor the victims.
—Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commemorative
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commemorative
adjective
com·mem·o·ra·tive
kə-ˈmem-ə-rət-iv
-ˌrāt-
: intended to commemorate a person, thing, or event
a commemorative postage stamp
commemorative
noun
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