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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Expect seasonal beers like the annual Fest & Last Oktoberfest Lager, special food menus and the chance to grab a commemorative stein.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Mugs and satirical commemorative plates are some of the items that can be seen on display in a local gift shop.
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The merchandise includes three commemorative shirts, each priced at $35.
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The first riders on the inaugural train ride will receive a commemorative first-ride button, a cookie from the dining car and a picture of them inside their train car before departure.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Mugs and satirical commemorative plates are some of the items that can be seen on display in a local gift shop.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
The merchandise includes three commemorative shirts, each priced at $35.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The first riders on the inaugural train ride will receive a commemorative first-ride button, a cookie from the dining car and a picture of them inside their train car before departure.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 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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