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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Guests can also try their own hand at mixology with the hotel’s in-room DIY Honey Deuce cocktail kit, complete with a commemorative cup. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 But a coalition of six preservation and cultural groups filed a lawsuit on June 15 arguing that the garden hasn't been authorized by Congress and would violate federal laws against additional commemorative art along the National Mall. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 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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Panettiere donned a wetsuit and entered the water on a surfboard to help form a memorial circle for dolphins that had already been killed that morning.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Hayden Panettiere funeral A public memorial service for Panettiere has not yet taken place.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of memorial

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Taking the jury back in time Each day of the trial has required explanations for how the world was different in 1996, a reminder for the older jurors and a remedial education for the younger ones.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
The story of how the major knee injury derailed his career is a reminder of how quickly things can change in the NFL and how short the shelf life of even the most gifted running back can be.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of reminder

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But Dolly stayed on stage, signing autographs, chatting with fans, forever smiling as popping flashcubes signaled someone had snapped another souvenir.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Fans who order a food item that comes in a basket will receive it in a souvenir stadium bowl that depicts Boise State’s blue turf surrounded by orange bleachers.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026

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