Sentence examples for commemorative purpose from inspiring English sources

I will discuss my recent sculptural interventions, whose commemorative purpose is informed by the monuments of Palmyra.

A monumental city gate, while sometimes serving a commemorative purpose, differs from an arch in being part of the defenses of the city.

The last time you walked past a public monument, did you stop to read the plaque (if there was one) or otherwise contemplate its meaning and commemorative purpose?

Stelae are carved or inscribed stone slabs or pillars that historically were used for funerary or commemorative purposes.

A number of segments were returned to Berlin for commemorative purposes, though rarely to the exact spot where they had stood originally.

Building projects were organized and funded by the state for religious and commemorative purposes, but also to reinforce the power of the pharaoh.

Some sewing items were produced for commemorative purposes.

It comes with a gold "commemorative" hammer, for the purpose of pulverizing Mr. Madoff in effigy.

Promoters of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, originally scheduled to open in 1903, sought a commemorative coin for fundraising purposes.

What is the purpose of a commemorative day?

The one on the left is a commemorative one discussing the benefactor and purpose of the sculpture.