How to Use commemorative in a Sentence

commemorative

adjective
Definition of commemorativenext
Synonyms for commemorativenext
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Crafters would carve commemorative words, paint the stones bright colors and display them in public spaces.
    — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The shortest of the eight finalists on stage, Zihair allowed his smile to fill the room as he was presented with a commemorative plaque and other prizes for his win.
    — Dallas News, 13 Jan. 2023
  • This year marked the return of in-person attendance for the commemorative service.
    — Arkansas Online, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Just before the band’s debut show at the arena, Felker and Nix are trading jokes, slightly mesmerized by the Troubadours’ commemorative gifts for the show.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2023
  • Each pair of frames comes in commemorative Grateful Dead packaging, with matching lens pouch and box.
    — Tim Chan, Variety, 19 Oct. 2023
  • At Health Advances, work anniversaries mean more than just a commemorative plaque or a bonus (though there’s a monetary gift, too).
    — Sarah Shemkus, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Complete the challenge and submit a log of your adventures to receive a commemorative pin and, of course, #GreatDate bragging rights.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • In the decades after his death, his book would become a sensation, with commemorative monuments popping up all over the world.
    — Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Captain Minnie eventually finds the ship’s commemorative coin with Hades, and Hercules helps her to get it back.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
  • There was also an Erie Canal commemorative medal dating to 1826.
    — CBS News, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Friends of the Powerhouse are selling commemorative beach towels to raise money to support its projects.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Mihir and the other quarter-finalists each receive a commemorative pin and a $100 gift card.
    — John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2023
  • Penn’s name is shown featured in a commemorative plaque dedicated to the actor.
    — J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Other creameries along Harford’s Ice Cream Trail were onsite with samples of their spin on the commemorative ice cream flavor.
    — Maria Morales, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2023

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