How to Use commemorative in a Sentence

commemorative

adjective
  • But auctioneers say it’s rare for collectors to make much on royal commemorative items.
    Karla Adam, Washington Post, 31 May 2022
  • During the Silver Jubilee, there were all sorts of commemorative events.
    John Kelly, Washington Post, 5 June 2022
  • The program includes a commemorative bell toll to honor fallen heroes.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2022
  • Everyone who participates gets to take home a commemorative event fork.
    Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Over the years, commemorative mementos, like shirts, mugs, and flags, have become a major part of the celebration.
    Janaya Wecker, Town & Country, 31 May 2022
  • Participants who finish the race will received a commemorative coin.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 June 2022
  • Lily Spicer, a spokeswoman for the trust that manages the official royal gift shops, said commemorative bone china pieces have been among the most popular items.
    Karla Adam, Washington Post, 31 May 2022
  • The commemorative Robb School Elementary bracelet features a power word in yellow gold on a maroon cord in order to give hope and strength to the wearer.
    Hartford Courant, 1 June 2022
  • Fans must be line before noon and the first 10 in line get a commemorative T-shirt.
    John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Much of the city’s efforts have focused on how to replace a commemorative plaque that had glossed over how and why the land had been taken.
    Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Park Ridge’s Brickton Park, where the school once stood, has a small commemorative plaque letting passersby know the school had stood on the site.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2022
  • There will be a 2K walk run and a $30 entry fee includes a commemorative T-shirt.
    Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2023
  • The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a commemorative glass, live DJ, house party games, and retro video games.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The public can buy the commemorative eggs online at whitehousehistory.org.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Certain was back with a group of eight POWs who’d made the commemorative journey along with family and friends.
    Jeremy Redmon, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2023
  • This year, there will also be commemorative beer steins, tote bags and shirts in honor of the event’s 50th anniversary.
    Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2023
  • About 60% of the site would remain green space, with commemorative exhibits about the park’s history.
    Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2024
  • A day after his death at 93 years old, a commemorative patch was steam-pressed onto the left chest of every road gray jersey.
    Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
  • The limited-run commemorative Jeeps are set to go on sale later this month.
    Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 9 Feb. 2023
  • And this weekend, the big cat will appear on a commemorative 50 rupee coin.
    Charukesi Ramadurai, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Includes early entry, access to all three days of the show, free commemorative shirt and poster.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Biden left one of his commemorative coins at the memorial.
    Josh Boak and Aamer Madhani, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Sign up before the deadline for a commemorative coin and join in the fun with appearances by Magicar, Music Box Burlesque and more.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Photo : Classic Recreations A view of the commemorative cabin from the back.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024
  • In 2018, the Royal Mint scrapped plans to feature Dahl on a commemorative coin due to concerns over his antisemitic views.
    Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2023
  • Ask any Hoosier friend for one of their several commemorative race day hats.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2022
  • 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
  • The ticket price for this 21-only event includes a commemorative glass and 10 one-ounce tasting coupons.
    Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 25 July 2022
  • Crafters would carve commemorative words, paint the stones bright colors and display them in public spaces.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The upcoming invitation-only event will include tribute performances and commemorative speeches from special guests, in addition to a cocktail reception and dinner.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2024

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