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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Feb. 2026
Promotion for the film included projecting its trailer on the Las Vegas Sphere and designing a commemorative popcorn bucket.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Get this, there were also commemorative movie tickets and popcorn buckets at some theaters.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Feb. 2026
Promotion for the film included projecting its trailer on the Las Vegas Sphere and designing a commemorative popcorn bucket.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 1 Feb. 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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Noun
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Early in the show, amid scenery that referenced plantations and colonialism, dancers dangled from utility lines in a reminder of the island’s fragile power grid.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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The announcement also included a reminder that the FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for any information leading to the recovery of Guthrie.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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People can share condolences, tributes and memorial items for her at the Fishers Community Center.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
7 Feb. 2026
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Floyd’s cousin Paris Stevens is co-chair of Rise and Remember, which preserves the memorial and leads tours of the area.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its Travel Facts section listed everything from voltage requirements and cultural norms to what kind of food and souvenirs visitors would find.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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Out on the sidewalk and behind barriers, lookie-loos crane their necks for a peek at the competitors, while pin traders mill through the churning crowd in hopes of making a souvenir swap.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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