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
Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Now, the memorial itself anchors that memory.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
And a look at the most recent design renderings for the permanent Pulse memorial.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Hundreds of people came to Tanya’s memorial service on March 11, Chance said, and shared stories of her life.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Now, the memorial itself anchors that memory.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
In the loft, Ann tells Caroline that Lauren is often a footnote to sycophantic memorials for John in the media, while Carolyn continues to be painted as a villain.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
And a look at the most recent design renderings for the permanent Pulse memorial.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorial
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Leading up to the wall are commemorative bricks bearing the names of local Vietnam veterans, creating a pathway of remembrance for visitors.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this month, the president’s handpicked Commission of Fine Arts approved a large commemorative gold coin bearing his image.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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The strikes, which included hits on areas in western Ukraine far from the front lines, are a stark reminder that Moscow's war continues even as Western officials are consumed with the conflict in the Middle East.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Closed schools across the Gulf are a reminder that when conflicts escalate, children are the first to pay the price, the UN’s secretary general told the Security Council earlier this month, Arab News reported.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Why build another monument in the city’s crowded downtown?—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Police say the markers are being stolen from cemeteries, parks and monuments.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Memorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorial. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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