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
Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The tree was designated as a commemorative tree in the mid-1950s.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
During the visit to the Vatican, the King is set to receive a new commemorative seat.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Honorees are announced prior to events, and optional extras — such as gala attendance or commemorative items — are available but not required.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Instead, excavations uncovered a small square extension at one end of the burial mound, likely the platform for a sculpture or commemorative slab, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The tree was designated as a commemorative tree in the mid-1950s.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
During the visit to the Vatican, the King is set to receive a new commemorative seat.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Honorees are announced prior to events, and optional extras — such as gala attendance or commemorative items — are available but not required.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorative
Noun
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Whitmer said the plaza being named after Nick Gilbert is a reminder that the center of Detroit's revival has always been love for family and community and hope for a brighter future.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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At police District Two, where Corder worked, there’s a memorial to him that acts as a daily reminder for those officers.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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At Mariners’ Church, where the Fitzgerald memorial bells had rung out, Lightfoot was a quiet visitor through the decades, including drop-ins during his Detroit tour stops.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cupertino will have its 18th annual celebration at its veterans memorial, which was the first in the nation to honor Afghanistan war veterans.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Connor showed me one other market, one that was a bit calmer, and pointed me to the best shops to get all my souvenirs.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Did these souvenirs seem counterfeit to her, awful reminders of her long imprisonment in the wrong body?—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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