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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Celebrating Cats Without Claws A commemorative edition of Cats Without Claws was recently issued, timed to celebrate the album’s fortieth anniversary.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The commemorative coins, which include gold and silver busts of Trump, emerged during the 2024 presidential campaign as one of several merchandising ventures Trump profited from -- a list that also included watches, sneakers, bibles and guitars.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
The brand also unveiled a first-ever commemorative 2025 Stagecoach bottle, offering festival and tequila enthusiasts alike an official limited-edition keepsake of the brand’s signature Reposado.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Each runner who completed the 3.1 miles received a commemorative medal.
—Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The commemorative coins, which include gold and silver busts of Trump, emerged during the 2024 presidential campaign as one of several merchandising ventures Trump profited from -- a list that also included watches, sneakers, bibles and guitars.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
The brand also unveiled a first-ever commemorative 2025 Stagecoach bottle, offering festival and tequila enthusiasts alike an official limited-edition keepsake of the brand’s signature Reposado.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Each runner who completed the 3.1 miles received a commemorative medal.
—Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commemorative
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commemorative. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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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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