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commemorative

[kuh-mem-uh-ray-tiv, -er-uh-tiv] / kəˈmɛm əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv /


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He began with Kenyan utilitarian objects and commemorative sculptures before expanding into whatever captured his attention.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

When the Treasury announced the plan it was unclear if the coins would have monetary value or would be purely commemorative, but on Wednesday the US Mint said the coins were "also in circulation."

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

Celtic's new home shirt celebrates 60 years since the Lisbon Lions defeated Inter Milan to win the European Cup at the Estadio Nacional in Lisbon, with a commemorative badge and inscription inside the neck.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

Woodall still works at the Economist as the Asian editor, but the commemorative article published in the August issue was penned by Simon Cox.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

Postal Service has issued a commemorative stamp to honor one of our country’s most outspoken revolutionaries—my father, Malcolm X Shabazz.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey


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