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
Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Some of the commemorative coins sell for thousands of dollars.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
His image appeared overlaid with George Washington’s on a commemorative half-dollar coin to mark the nation’s sesquicentennial in 1926.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Some of the commemorative coins sell for thousands of dollars.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 19 Mar. 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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The strikes, which included hits on areas in western Ukraine far from the front lines, are a stark reminder that Moscow's war continues even as Western officials are consumed with the conflict in the Middle East.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Closed schools across the Gulf are a reminder that when conflicts escalate, children are the first to pay the price, the UN’s secretary general told the Security Council earlier this month, Arab News reported.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gorman, of Yorktown Heights, New York, was studying business at Loyola and involved with the Christian campus group Cru, friends said at a memorial service Thursday night.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Those who attended Johnson's memorial service at the Hopkins Center for the Arts remembered him not only for his professional contributions but also for his personal interests.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Activities and dining options are taken into consideration by concierge staff keen to point visitors in the direction of the best spots for yakitori or souvenir hunting nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the rising cost of the actual ticket, Jenkin said that flights, hotels, food, souvenirs and other entertainment will also add up quickly.—
Brian Flood,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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