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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About 60% of the property would remain green space, with commemorative exhibits about the park’s history.
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Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Archaeologists believe the stones were carved and placed as commemorative monuments at the center of open-air sanctuaries, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Related Stories In 2020, deputies exchanged messages about creating a challenge coin, a commemorative token commonly shared by members of a particular unit in the military or law enforcement.
—Jerry Mitchell, New York Times, 29 May 2024
Guests receive a commemorative Belgian-style glass, unlimited tastings of local craft beers.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024
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Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Archaeologists believe the stones were carved and placed as commemorative monuments at the center of open-air sanctuaries, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Related Stories In 2020, deputies exchanged messages about creating a challenge coin, a commemorative token commonly shared by members of a particular unit in the military or law enforcement.
—Jerry Mitchell, New York Times, 29 May 2024
Guests receive a commemorative Belgian-style glass, unlimited tastings of local craft beers.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 22 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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