How to Use commemorative in a Sentence

commemorative

adjective
  • Two groups who want to plan commemorative events can’t agree on what should be done or when or how.
    — Stephen Hudak, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Aug. 2020
  • There’s a snowflake beanie, a fleece, and a commemorative pin.
    — Anna Fiorentino, Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Plus, get a commemorative cup to take home while supplies last.
    — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2020
  • Each will come with a commemorative stamp of each branch's facade.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Pirelli angle tires and a commemorative gift box set close out the list of extras.
    — New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The design would be for a gold commemorative coin.
    — Karissa Waddick, The Providence Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
  • There is even a commemorative plaque in the city that says Oconomowoc held the world premiere.
    — Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2019
  • For an extra $2, customers can make their drink a large and keep a commemorative cup.
    — Brandi Addison, Dallas News, 17 Feb. 2020
  • So in lieu of wearing the uniforms, both teams over the last couple of years have won commemorative caps.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
  • For those who purchased a commemorative medal, the medal will be included in the race kit.
    — AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Now the center plans to hold some sort of commemorative event or series of events in mid-May.
    — Ashraf Khalil, Star Tribune, 13 Jan. 2021
  • Staff will also wear commemorative shirts to mark the big birthday.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Fans will also get a commemorative rally towel and light stick at their seats.
    — Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • When a commemorative plaque was installed at the site of Woodstock, he was left off.
    — Liesl Bradner, Time, 12 Aug. 2019
  • The first 1,000 fans through the gates get a commemorative tin cup.
    — Jackie Kostek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • For a small cover charge, fans get a commemorative T-shirt each week along with a small breakfast.
    — Stefan Krajisnik, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2020
  • Ask any Hoosier friend for one of their several commemorative race day hats.
    — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Fans must be line before noon and the first 10 in line get a commemorative T-shirt.
    — John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Some of the commemorative coins sell for thousands of dollars.
    — Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Mugs and satirical commemorative plates are some of the items that can be seen on display in a local gift shop.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
  • To be fair, the president has ordered commemorative coins to be struck.
    — Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
  • The commemorative program will be live-streamed and shown on a large screen inside the museum.
    — Annette Sisco, NOLA.com, 11 Nov. 2020
  • In it, the pair waved their commemorative personal fans.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
  • Includes early entry, access to all three days of the show, free commemorative shirt and poster.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 19 Oct. 2022
  • The tour promises dirty jokes galore from the three tour guides, as well as five 8-ounce tasting pours and a commemorative glass.
    — Abigail Rosenthal, Chron, 8 Oct. 2021
  • Enjoy pours from top wineries, gourmet bites and receive a commemorative glass.
    — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
  • 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
  • The limited-run commemorative Jeeps are set to go on sale later this month.
    — Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Three locations will offer free commemorative posters that can be stamped with your finish time.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Sign up to get a free digital download of a commemorative front page sent to your email after the concerts.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025

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