commemoratives

plural of commemorative
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
  • Rather than actual service failures, those logistical wrinkles serve as reminders that beneath the polished five-star veneer sits a functioning medical practice attempting to reconcile luxury hospitality with individualized medicine.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This new experience includes Study Mode, quizzes, learning visualizations, and responsible homework reminders.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Given its themes of comfort, it is often read or performed at funerals and memorials and has been set to music and referenced in many hymns.
    Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • As the sun rises in Nashville, fan tributes and memorials continue to grow in the area for the late Dolly Parton.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The souvenirs are regularly sold on marketplaces and e-commerce sites.
    Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The initiative transformed pins from simple souvenirs into coveted collectibles and helped foster a global community of traders and collectors.
    Danielle Broadway, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Simonian is believed to have smuggled Egyptian relics to institutions that include the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Louvre Abu Dhabi for a collective sum of $64 million.
    News Desk, Artforum, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In Freeport, Allen has built the Bahamas Maritime Museum, where relics are cataloged, conserved, and displayed, creating local jobs and drawing tourists.
    Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Commemoratives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemoratives. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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