as in commemorating
serving to preserve the memory of a person, thing, or an event
commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music
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as in reminder
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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Recent Examples of commemorative
Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Plus: For the first time, participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and enhanced rest stops along the route.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
However, plaques and other commemorative items appear to fall into a gray area.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
The video showed a commemorative brick with the date June 14, 2020 on it, seemingly referencing the couple's first date, as mentioned in the caption.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The Wolves will also wear commemorative wristbands to honor De Lannoy and have a moment of silence before their home game against Monte Vista on Friday in Danville.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Plus: For the first time, participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and enhanced rest stops along the route.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
However, plaques and other commemorative items appear to fall into a gray area.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
The video showed a commemorative brick with the date June 14, 2020 on it, seemingly referencing the couple's first date, as mentioned in the caption.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorative
Noun
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Win or lose, Alderman John Moran, who moderated the event forum, closed the event offering a reminder for people to remain engaged in their communities.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the past decade, the rise of majoritarian autocratic rulers, the elections of President Donald Trump in the United States, and the leaping gains of the far right in Europe were all reminders of the abiding power of nationalism.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The expectant mom announced her pregnancy during her late husband and brother-in-law Matthew's memorial service back in September.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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The memorial Mass will start at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont.—
Linda Zavoral,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Molaro provided his show souvenir: the Cooper tea dish.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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There are upscale shops and spots to get souvenirs unique to the Royal Hawaiian.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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