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
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Marian granted the association the right to use her and her husband’s names for a commemorative award event that would align with the mission of the Inclusion Panel and their own: to advance diversity, expand inclusion and promote equity in the Greater Cincinnati community.
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Britain’s Royal Mail also issued commemorative postage stamps in tribute to Spice Girls’ 30th anniversary.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024
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The Enquirer, 10 May 2024
Britain’s Royal Mail also issued commemorative postage stamps in tribute to Spice Girls’ 30th anniversary.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for commemorative
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commemorative. Accessed 18 May. 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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