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
Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
In addition to a memorial service, the commemorative ceremony will include a procession, which is scheduled to travel three blocks down Market Street in the heart of the city.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Other notable figures with a USPS commemorative stamp include Jimmy Carter, Elie Wiesel and Betty White.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
In addition to a memorial service, the commemorative ceremony will include a procession, which is scheduled to travel three blocks down Market Street in the heart of the city.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Jan. 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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Offer her blessings for the bounty of her life and ask for reminders to be grateful for what is yours.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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And then there’s a bus ride from some previous decade — a woman, a baby, and a sailor in uniform, as if from a postwar ad in Life — maybe a reminder that any past time was largely made up of even older things.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
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Some stood on large metal dumpsters that blocked all traffic, banging on them, while others gave speeches at the impromptu and growing memorial for 37-year-old Alex Pretti, the man killed Saturday morning.—
Jack Brook,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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More than 3,000 people showed up to honor Congressman Doug LaMalfa during his memorial service at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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For most fans, bringing home a souvenir from a live sporting event is one of the most exciting things to experience.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Souvenir pin and midway wristband For those looking to go to the Stock Show more than once, a souvenir pin or midway wristband may be the way to go.—
Brayden Garcia
January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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