as in reminders
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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Noun
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State deposit schedules don’t always align with the federal timeline but QuickBooks Payroll includes helpful reminders when any tax payments are due.—
Kat Boogaard,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026 -
Nearly 66 years later, many Cypriots — including Christodoulides — regard the bases as reminders of their colonial past.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Around the Capitol, a 40-acre park filled with gardens, memorials, and trees planted by visiting dignitaries reflects how deeply greenery shapes this place.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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There are no monuments or memorials to the Nazis.—
Terry Gross,
NPR,
25 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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Like any good Lakers fan, the couple bought souvenirs for the kids before the game, including purchasing a jersey and a foam finger for Jackson.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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These virtues are not irrelevant relics.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Those decisions suggest some automakers are starting to treat physical controls not as outdated relics but as useful tools.—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Commemoratives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemoratives. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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