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
Every baby entered receives a commemorative certificate.
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Terri Daxon, Orange County Register, 28 June 2024
To commemorate the book’s 25-year anniversary, Bloomsbury Publishing created a commemorative reprint of the famed book with Taylor’s illustration on the cover.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 27 June 2024
George Michael has been added to Britain’s Royal Mint’s Music Legends series with three commemorative coins available in gold, silver and a combination of silver, red and black.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
On June 6, the Prince of Wales stepped out in Normandy, France on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, and significantly represented the British royals at the international commemorative ceremony at Omaha Beach.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
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Terri Daxon, Orange County Register, 28 June 2024
To commemorate the book’s 25-year anniversary, Bloomsbury Publishing created a commemorative reprint of the famed book with Taylor’s illustration on the cover.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 27 June 2024
George Michael has been added to Britain’s Royal Mint’s Music Legends series with three commemorative coins available in gold, silver and a combination of silver, red and black.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
On June 6, the Prince of Wales stepped out in Normandy, France on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, and significantly represented the British royals at the international commemorative ceremony at Omaha Beach.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commemorative. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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