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
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Relatively obscure Thracian art, for all its muscular power and authority, is a sobering reminder of our common fragility.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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For residents in two parking test areas in Highland Park and Payne-Phalen, the following parking rules should be observed: Weekly alternate side parking pilot areas ONLY: Sunday changeover reminder.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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Bishop memorial concert being held at River Street Tavern A concert in memory of music educator Matt Bishop will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at River Street Tavern, 102 N. River St. in East Dundee.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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To tear down the memorial panel at USAID headquarters, honoring staff members who died in the line of duty.—
Ned Temko,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Feb. 2025
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Shop at Seagrove Plaza No beach vacation is complete without securing a couple souvenirs to take home.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are returning home from the Invictus Games with special souvenirs for their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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