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 Ann Arbor Art Fair brings the best of three individual art fairs together in one city, and that means three commemorative posters that debuted on Monday, generating excitement for businesses, visitors and the artists themselves.
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Jack Springgate, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Some may don only a hat, while others may invest in commemorative jewelry, home goods or other products.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 May 2026
And with the United States’ 250th coming up in July, the county is under some time pressure to make plans for the commemorative tree and plaque.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The collection will be sold in either a commemorative pane, a portfolio, a postcard pack or pin card.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
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Jack Springgate, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Some may don only a hat, while others may invest in commemorative jewelry, home goods or other products.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 May 2026
And with the United States’ 250th coming up in July, the county is under some time pressure to make plans for the commemorative tree and plaque.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The collection will be sold in either a commemorative pane, a portfolio, a postcard pack or pin card.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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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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