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
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
Staff will also wear commemorative shirts to mark the big birthday.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
These gold timepieces—practically the same as the commemorative Apollo Speedys—were handed out at a special gala dinner in Houston on November 25, 1969.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
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
Staff will also wear commemorative shirts to mark the big birthday.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
These gold timepieces—practically the same as the commemorative Apollo Speedys—were handed out at a special gala dinner in Houston on November 25, 1969.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorative
Noun
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Julianne Moore’s outfit is a reminder that looking polished doesn’t have to mean overthinking it.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the Blackhawks’ nondescript 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night was a reminder that as far as the Blackhawks have come, there’s still so much farther to go.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her family has asked for donations for a memorial scholarship or for an educational fund for her children, in lieu of flowers, with donation information available in her obituary.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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State law limits how California’s 256 public cemetery districts can make money, prohibiting them from selling memorial markers or mausoleums and offering mortuary or cremation services.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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According to Action Network, the Red Sox entered the 2025 season as the least affordable ticket in the game for a family of four (including four tickets, two beers, two soft drinks, four hot dogs, parking, a souvenir hat, and factoring in a ballpark’s child admission policy).—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The souvenir stalls outside the stadium which do a roaring trade on matchdays are also feeling the squeeze from the lack of games — and the bad weather that accompanied the ones that were played recently against Chelsea and Sunderland.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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