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
Eric Noll, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
By its 10th year, the affair called for something different; the commemorative artwork needed to be eye-catching, provocative and distinguished.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Aug. 2025
On a recent Sunday afternoon, Lutnick was in the living room, flipping through a commemorative coffee-table book designed by his family which pairs photographs of him with some of his favorite sayings.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
In honor of Shannon’s life, Patricia installed a commemorative bench at Lehmann-Monroe Park, a 27-acre patch of land west of the Guadalupe River.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 19 July 2025
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Adjective
During the commemorative flight, Peterburs demonstrated that his adventurous spirit hadn't dimmed with age.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
By its 10th year, the affair called for something different; the commemorative artwork needed to be eye-catching, provocative and distinguished.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Aug. 2025
On a recent Sunday afternoon, Lutnick was in the living room, flipping through a commemorative coffee-table book designed by his family which pairs photographs of him with some of his favorite sayings.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
In honor of Shannon’s life, Patricia installed a commemorative bench at Lehmann-Monroe Park, a 27-acre patch of land west of the Guadalupe River.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorative
Noun
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For parents, this is a reminder that helping kids tell their own stories with a sense of choice and authorship, whether about a playground conflict or a family move, can plant seeds of resilience.—
J. David Creswell,
Scientific American,
12 Aug. 2025
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Her words are a chilling reminder of the invisible wounds this war is inflicting on children in Sudan.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Montana funeral provider Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services paid tribute to Blackstock, who died on Aug. 7 at age 48 following a battle with skin cancer, in an obituary shared ahead of Blackstock's Aug. 17 memorial service.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Monday morning of Elijah Ming’s memorial service started out gloomy and grey.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Home to local boutiques, specialty shops, and artisan galleries, this is the perfect place to find a souvenir to take home—and much more.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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The poem was a souvenir of the fleeting moment of its composition, its irregular right margin suggesting words jotted on scrap paper.—
Dan Chiasson,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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