commemorative
adjective
com·mem·o·ra·tive
kə-ˈmem-rə-tiv 
-ˈme-mə-;
-ˈme-mə-ˌrā-tiv
: intended as a commemoration
especially
: issued in limited quantities for a limited time to honor or feature someone or something
a commemorative stamp
commemorative
noun
commemoratively
adverb
Examples of commemorative in a Sentence
commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music
Recent Examples on the Web
The first 28 commemorative pieces Omega produced were reserved for President Richard Nixon, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, and the 26 astronauts on the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
In observance of the book's publication, a group of riders connected with the Robert Pirsig Association, a group that focuses on Pirsig's life, literature and philosophy, are planning their own commemorative ride starting in Minneapolis on July 8.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2024
Tickets for the June 22 concert are $99 — with a $199 VIP option adding early entry, a limited edition signed poster and an exclusive commemorative merch item — and go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday through Axs.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2024
Also, check out the 90th anniversary commemorative book about Miami Shores Village that was just released.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
While some golfers only donned solar glasses at the moment of maximum obscurity, others tracked many of their shots through the dim of their commemorative eyewear.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
For the moment, people have planned weddings, astronomy lessons and viewing parties with commemorative drinks.
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
The commemorative bobblehead is now available for pre-order.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Apr. 2024
Life’s famous all-caps red-and-white logo has been used for single topic and commemorative editions in the years since.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
In observance of the book's publication, a group of riders connected with the Robert Pirsig Association, a group that focuses on Pirsig's life, literature and philosophy, are planning their own commemorative ride starting in Minneapolis on July 8.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2024
Tickets for the June 22 concert are $99 — with a $199 VIP option adding early entry, a limited edition signed poster and an exclusive commemorative merch item — and go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday through Axs.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2024
Also, check out the 90th anniversary commemorative book about Miami Shores Village that was just released.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
While some golfers only donned solar glasses at the moment of maximum obscurity, others tracked many of their shots through the dim of their commemorative eyewear.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
For the moment, people have planned weddings, astronomy lessons and viewing parties with commemorative drinks.
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
The commemorative bobblehead is now available for pre-order.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Apr. 2024
Life’s famous all-caps red-and-white logo has been used for single topic and commemorative editions in the years since.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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commemorative
adjective
com·mem·o·ra·tive
kə-ˈmem-ə-rət-iv
-ˌrāt-
: intended to commemorate a person, thing, or event
a commemorative postage stamp
commemorative
noun
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