commemorative
adjective
com·mem·o·ra·tive
kə-ˈmem-rə-tiv 
-ˈme-mə-;
-ˈme-mə-ˌrā-tiv
: intended as a commemoration
especially
: issued in limited quantities for a limited time to honor or feature someone or something
a commemorative stamp
commemorative
noun
commemoratively
adverb
Examples of commemorative in a Sentence
commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music
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There will be dinner and commemorative programming as part of the fundraiser for The Kansas City Royals Foundation.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The collection also pays tribute to late French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, with a commemorative concert marking the 100th anniversary of his birth, and also features the first live concert at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral following its reopening last year.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
Fiesta Medals Fiesta medals are commemorative pins sold, given away, or traded.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
The commemorative collage of photos also features Luna's love for Disney princesses.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The collection also pays tribute to late French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, with a commemorative concert marking the 100th anniversary of his birth, and also features the first live concert at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral following its reopening last year.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
Fiesta Medals Fiesta medals are commemorative pins sold, given away, or traded.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
The commemorative collage of photos also features Luna's love for Disney princesses.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commemorative
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commemorative. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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commemorative
adjective
com·mem·o·ra·tive
kə-ˈmem-ə-rət-iv
-ˌrāt-
: intended to commemorate a person, thing, or event
a commemorative postage stamp
commemorative
noun
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