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
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025
Attendees can enjoy German food and drink tastings from over 10 Twain Harte restaurants and businesses, a 5-ounce tasting mug, a commemorative lanyard, a Stein holding competition and a yodeling and costume contest.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Typically, a commemorative coin is used to memorialize historical figures, institutions or anniversaries.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Participants get a commemorative dash plaque.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Sign up to get a free digital download of a commemorative front page sent to your email after the concerts.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025
Attendees can enjoy German food and drink tastings from over 10 Twain Harte restaurants and businesses, a 5-ounce tasting mug, a commemorative lanyard, a Stein holding competition and a yodeling and costume contest.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Typically, a commemorative coin is used to memorialize historical figures, institutions or anniversaries.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Participants get a commemorative dash plaque.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorative
Noun
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After leading a blue-collar training camp and issuing regular reminders to play hard, Sturm’s message has rapidly gone viral within the room.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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At a minimum, expect a memo to be issued — as soon as tomorrow — to all teams with a clear reminder that no one should approach or enter the blue tent during an evaluation.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This will be followed by another all-star concert at the Ryman on October 10, the fourth and final concert in the memorial series.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to the fundraiser, money will go toward Bond's memorial service and to support his wife, Joanne Bond.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the New York Post, visitors broke off parts of the headstone as souvenirs.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Entry fees vary and include a goody bag, souvenir shirt and finisher medal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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