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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In addition to a memorial service, the commemorative ceremony will include a procession, which is scheduled to travel three blocks down Market Street in the heart of the city.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The commemorative book, set to debut in late May 2026, features images by Bruno Bernard — the photographer behind Marilyn in White, the photo of the star in a flowing white dress above a subway grate — that have never been shown publicly until now.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Violent Gentleman and Das Bootleg will also be there, selling commemorative merchandise for fans who didn’t get a chance to pick up special merch at the venue’s last show.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Tickets start at $16 with a commemorative glass and $1 pours online.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commemorative. Accessed 20 Jan. 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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