as in commemorating
serving to preserve the memory of a person, thing, or an event
commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music
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as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
a stamp was issued as a commemorative of the event
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Recent Examples of commemorative
Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
To raise funds for charity, local businesses were selling tassel bracelets and cashmere crewnecks branded with three commemorative scallop shells.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
The museum is selling commemorative bricks that will be laid outside the station to help close a final funding gap.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
Near the brocade sofas, jewelry designer Presley Oldham posed for a commemorative selfie with muse Louisa Jacobson—the cool-girl actor dripping in a halter top of baroque string pearls, diamonds, and moonstones.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024
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Those looking to learn more about the island's rich history and culture can tour through War in the Pacific National Historical Park which pairs tropical mountain views with artifacts and commemorative monuments in honor of those affected by World War II campaigns in the Pacific Theater.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
To raise funds for charity, local businesses were selling tassel bracelets and cashmere crewnecks branded with three commemorative scallop shells.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
The museum is selling commemorative bricks that will be laid outside the station to help close a final funding gap.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
Near the brocade sofas, jewelry designer Presley Oldham posed for a commemorative selfie with muse Louisa Jacobson—the cool-girl actor dripping in a halter top of baroque string pearls, diamonds, and moonstones.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024
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In many cases, product news and reviews sites are the only reminder that some cameras ever existed.Brendan Nystedt, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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For now, Milwaukee will gladly take the reminder that Dame Time is alive and well.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Flags across Colorado flew at half-staff Wednesday for Dunn’s memorial service, which was not open to the public.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Prince William and Prince Harry last crossed paths in August at the memorial service in Norfolk for their late uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes.Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Be warned, though: make some extra room in your suitcase for souvenirs, because this little city has a whole lot to offer.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Over the coming days, the owners of Four Seasons Total Landscaping did their patriotic duty and cashed in on their temporary notoriety, selling souvenirs to commemorate the fiasco; to Trump’s detractors, the debacle epitomized the clownish incompetence that had defined his presidency.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Commemorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorative. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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