as in commemorating
serving to preserve the memory of a person, thing, or an event
commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music
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as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
a stamp was issued as a commemorative of the event
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Recent Examples of commemorative
Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
This detailed build also includes a commemorative armored Batman minifigure and a special golden coin built right into the cockpit, which marks 20 years of Lego Batman builds.
—Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Feb. 2026
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
His Television bandmate Tom Verlaine (né Miller), however, was outspoken about the commemorative nature of his own onomastic choices.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
This detailed build also includes a commemorative armored Batman minifigure and a special golden coin built right into the cockpit, which marks 20 years of Lego Batman builds.
—Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
In addition to the Cash App Card Presale, fans who purchase tour merchandise using their Cash App Card will receive a free commemorative Don't Be Dumb album on vinyl featuring an exclusive, limited edition design (while supplies last).
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
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Each bonkers bit is a nice reminder not to take anything too seriously.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Freestone said the findings should serve as a strong reminder for people to be mindful of hygiene while traveling.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ghazali attended a memorial service earlier this week for four family members who, the Associated Press reports, were killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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On March 13, the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported a memorial service had been held at the Islamic Institute of America, a large Shia mosque in Dearborn Heights, for Ghazali’s family members.—
Niraj Warikoo,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Dove's Nest also sells a cute selection of gifts, high-end housewares, and apparel—the perfect place to fuel up and grab a souvenir.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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There is a new centerpiece in Auriemma’s office, surrounded by the trophies and the souvenir basketballs serving as timeline for his career as the winningest coach, by championships or wins (1,284), in college basketball history, men’s or women’s side.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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