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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To celebrate the big win, the Eagles are now selling one of the strangest commemorative pieces of merchandise.
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Mark the historic win with a new commemorative book
A lifelong Republican, Greenwood, who is from California but rooted in Franklin, Tennessee, has sung at six Republican National Conventions.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Complementing the apparel, the commemorative coffee table book highlights RSVP Gallery’s cultural influence over the past 15 years.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Mark the historic win with a new commemorative book
A lifelong Republican, Greenwood, who is from California but rooted in Franklin, Tennessee, has sung at six Republican National Conventions.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Complementing the apparel, the commemorative coffee table book highlights RSVP Gallery’s cultural influence over the past 15 years.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Some travelers have already scooped up the commemorative Trump cards and listed the transit passes for re-sale.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commemorative. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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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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