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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That night, a local official and postal workers stamped some of the thousands of commemorative covers crammed into the Electra’s nose.
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Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Gatwa reflected on his tenure as the Fifteenth Doctor in a commemorative video.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 May 2025
Both versions come with the F1 75 Celebration Pack, which includes a commemorative livery, suit, and gloves designed to honor the sport’s past and present World Champions.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
This year's events offer an opportunity to connect with the VA's ongoing reforms while participating in commemorative traditions.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Gatwa reflected on his tenure as the Fifteenth Doctor in a commemorative video.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 May 2025
Both versions come with the F1 75 Celebration Pack, which includes a commemorative livery, suit, and gloves designed to honor the sport’s past and present World Champions.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
This year's events offer an opportunity to connect with the VA's ongoing reforms while participating in commemorative traditions.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 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 10 Jun. 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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