as in reminders
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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Noun
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The win against the Islanders provided some reminders of the Sabres’ young talent, though.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024 -
At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Postcards showing a trench filled with hundreds of Moro bodies were peddled as souvenirs on the streets of Jolo.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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Shops selling souvenirs and snacks are peppered throughout.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Commemoratives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemoratives. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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