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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The council played a commemorative slideshow featuring her and staff gave her gifts.
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Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
The first 1,200 preregistered participants will receive a commemorative giveaway item featuring the 40th anniversary International Coastal Cleanup Logo, designed by the Ocean Conservancy.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2025
In celebration of this major milestone, the brand has unveiled a limited-edition and commemorative timepiece that draws from the brand’s heritage and innovation while continuing to further Rado’s intersection of sports and style.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
The council played a commemorative slideshow featuring her and staff gave her gifts.
—Pili Saravia, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commemorative. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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