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
David M. Zimmer, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Image Actually, much of Whitten’s art, starting with the 1964 Birmingham assemblage, is commemorative.
—Holland Cotter, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
There will be dinner and commemorative programming as part of the fundraiser for The Kansas City Royals Foundation.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The collection also pays tribute to late French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, with a commemorative concert marking the 100th anniversary of his birth, and also features the first live concert at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral following its reopening last year.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
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The state museum still holds dolls, commemorative medals, artwork and a dented World War I-era bugle allegedly used to make the call ending the war on Nov. 11, 1918.
—David M. Zimmer, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Image Actually, much of Whitten’s art, starting with the 1964 Birmingham assemblage, is commemorative.
—Holland Cotter, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
There will be dinner and commemorative programming as part of the fundraiser for The Kansas City Royals Foundation.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The collection also pays tribute to late French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, with a commemorative concert marking the 100th anniversary of his birth, and also features the first live concert at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral following its reopening last year.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorative
Noun
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True Engagement At Work Starts With Curiosity The latest Gallup numbers are a reminder that employees want to feel challenged, supported, and connected to something that matters.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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His journey is a reminder that sometimes the most deserving companions just need someone willing to look past the bars.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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His memorial service is set for Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET), and his body will be buried at Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major in a simple wooden casket, per his request.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Scores of world leaders attended the memorial service in St. Peter’s Square, from President Trump and former President Biden to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to French President Emmanuel Macron, among others.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
26 Apr. 2025
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Universal’s new park has the rare opportunity to model that future — building an experience where every corner, every bite, and every souvenir carries the wonder and storytelling power that defines truly great leisure destinations.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Make your own perfume For a truly authentic Bermudian souvenir, stop by the Lili Bermuda Perfumery to create a custom scent or shop their line of handcrafted fragrances inspired by island botanicals.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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