Definitions

commemorative

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

ADJECTIVE

in honor of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

celebratory

STRONG

memorial

WEAK

commemoratory dedicatory in memory in remembrance observing

Antonyms

WEAK

dishonoring forgetful neglectful neglecting

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

And this year he will have a commemorative coin bearing his image, minted to mark America's 250th birthday.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The push goes beyond paper currency: federal officials have also approved a commemorative gold coin bearing Trump’s likeness, while proposals for a $1 coin featuring the president have raised legal and ethical questions.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Pollard was in attendance on Thursday for a special commemorative event held for the vehicles at Bovington, Dorset.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

WASHINGTON—A federal panel approved a commemorative gold coin design featuring President Trump, endorsing the rare step of putting a living, sitting president on American money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The last thing they needed was another quest to find another god who would probably demand his own commemorative T-shirt or Valdezinator.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan