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commemorative

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


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Don Colossus stands proud atop a stone pedestal, keeping vigil over a small commemorative plaque.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

There were bunting and street parties, commemorative plates in the shops and historical art projects in the schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Gold and silver coins currently issued by the Mint are commemorative or collector items made of alloys with lower percentages of the precious metals.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The commemorative passport is the latest move by the administration to associate Trump's name and likeness with various government programmes and public buildings.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But the only thing in there was a bunch of Nan’s unused yarn, cushioning some commemorative plates.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan



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