as in commemorative
serving to preserve the memory of a person, thing, or an event
a memorial plaque on the bridge for a diver who died in the line of duty
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as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
the Vietnam War Memorial is a starkly beautiful testimonial to the bravery of the soldiers who served in Vietnam
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Recent Examples of memorial
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Snook's memorial service will be livestreamed by Delaware State Police on their YouTube channel.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Robb Elementary is closed but still stands, and a memorial of 21 crosses and flowers sits near the school sign.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
According to the description, all funds will directly go toward funeral and memorial expenses, living costs, newborn essentials and ongoing support for her husband and baby.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Snook's memorial service will be livestreamed by Delaware State Police on their YouTube channel.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
Displays of wreaths, crosses, flowers, photos, candles and other memorials to victims of fatal traffic crashes are a common sight along California streets.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Robb Elementary is closed but still stands, and a memorial of 21 crosses and flowers sits near the school sign.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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The seven years following his death have seen a wake of commemorative projects including a 2019 posthumous album, a biography, a photo book, a new track released in May and the Avicii Experience museum in the artist’s hometown of Stockholm.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Enjoy pours from top wineries, gourmet bites and receive a commemorative glass.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Whitmer said the plaza being named after Nick Gilbert is a reminder that the center of Detroit's revival has always been love for family and community and hope for a brighter future.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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At police District Two, where Corder worked, there’s a memorial to him that acts as a daily reminder for those officers.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Fort Worth of the 1800s, a hub of livestock trading and a living monument to cowboy culture, hasn’t died.—
Chris Torres,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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For travelers interested in exploring more than just free-entry parks, the National Park Service maintains a database of other sites, monuments, and memorials that don’t require a fee.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Memorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorial. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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