Thesaurus results for COMMEMORATIVE

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adjective

kə-ˈmem-rə-tiv

Definition of commemorative

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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noun

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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Jostens’ design for the 2025 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces featured a smaller, removable ring for everyday wear that could be magnetically detached from the bulbous commemorative ring. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026 There will also be a series of commemorative elements at MSG honoring the Knicks and fans who witnessed it. — Otis Livingston, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

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In addition to the Cash App Card Presale, fans who purchase tour merchandise using their Cash App Card will receive a free commemorative Don't Be Dumb album on vinyl featuring an exclusive, limited edition design (while supplies last). — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commemorative

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The Los Angeles Police Protective League, which represents rank and file officers and is backing Bass, has been a long-standing host of a memorial golf tournament named after Gates, who died in 2010.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
When Risch declined to debate, Achilles showed up to directly confront the incumbent at a limited public appearance in Boise, where Risch was set to speak at a 9/11 memorial event.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of memorial

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Though, to be clear, Jackson Hole is doing a lot more than selling tongue-in-cheek souvenir tees to help protect its natural beauty and authentic character as popularity grows.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The photos, awards and other memorabilia aren’t just souvenirs of his storied career.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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