Thesaurus results for COMMEMORATIVE

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adjective

kə-ˈmem-rə-tiv

Definition of commemorative

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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noun

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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Guests can also try their own hand at mixology with the hotel’s in-room DIY Honey Deuce cocktail kit, complete with a commemorative cup. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 But a coalition of six preservation and cultural groups filed a lawsuit on June 15 arguing that the garden hasn't been authorized by Congress and would violate federal laws against additional commemorative art along the National Mall. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

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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 See All Example Sentences for commemorative

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On Sunday morning, the Church of Norway is holding memorial services across the country, with the royal family expected to attend the service at Asker Church southwest of Oslo, the palace said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Flowers, handwritten remembrances and other tributes have been piling up at de facto Dolly Parton memorial sites around the Nashville area.

— The NPR Network, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of memorial

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These separate developments serve as yet another reminder of, with a few notable exceptions, how ubiquitous Turkey’s homegrown drones have become in the Middle East and North Africa region in a relatively short period of time.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Your stories are a great reminder of what sports teaches high school students about life.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of reminder

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But Dolly stayed on stage, signing autographs, chatting with fans, forever smiling as popping flashcubes signaled someone had snapped another souvenir.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Fans who order a food item that comes in a basket will receive it in a souvenir stadium bowl that depicts Boise State’s blue turf surrounded by orange bleachers.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026

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