commemorative Definition
com·memo·ra·tive (kə mem′ə rə tiv′, -rāt′iv)
adjective
serving to commemorate
noun
anything that commemorates, as a stamp or coin that marks an event or honors a person, issued in limited quantities and for a limited time
commemorative Related Forms
com·mem′o·ra′·tively adverb
commemorative Synonyms
commemorative Usage Examples
Converse of object
produce: The Royal Mint, in addition to supplying circulation coins, has since 1970 also produced commemorative and collectors coins.
Adjective modifier
- special: Golden Jubilee Crown There is a special commemorative Five Pounds Crown issued this year for the Golden Jubilee.
- pink: Cgi-bin prnh nyf to wpte's significant Las Vegas Review Journal: Shooting Stars a pink commemorative to generate momentum.
Modifies a noun
- plaque: There a commemorative plaque was unveiled by Connolly's son, Roddy Connolly.
- mug: Drink to mark 75 years of the left's daily paper with a Morning Star commemorative mug.
- medal: The children were also given a special commemorative medal by the Mayor to wear at the ceremony.
- medallion: It is not clear from the contemporary accounts to whom the commemorative medallions had been issued.
- coin: In addition, there are a vast number of commemorative coins which are also legal tender.
- stamp: Comment New Stamps: The Royal Mail is issuing three commemorative stamps to mark England's victory to win back the Ashes.
Modifying Another Word
- purely: Any certificates issued after the ceremonies have taken place are purely commemorative.
- merely: It can go beyond being the merely commemorative or monumental, or a sort of expression of nostalgia.
Noun used with modifier
- anniversary: The cover of the 100th anniversary commemorative booklet published on the centenary in 1996.
- night: Ladies ' night commemorative are not limited can now enjoy.
- edition: A commemorative program will be on sale, price £ 2.50, as well as a limited edition commemorative t-shirt, price £ 10.
- memorial: How do I apply for an infant memorial commemorative plaque?
Possessives
lady: Ladies ' night commemorative are not limited can now enjoy.
Browse dictionary entries near commemorative
- ‹ commemoration
- ‹ commemorate
- ‹ commedia dell'arte
- ‹ commeasure
- ‹ comme il faut
- ‹ comme ci, comme ça
- ‹ commando
- ‹ commandment
- ‹ commanding officer
- ‹ commanding
- commence ›
- commencement ›
- commend ›
- commendable ›
- commendam ›
- commendation ›
- Commendation Medal ›
- commendatory ›
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