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
State House News Service, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
At a memorial gathering Wednesday night, Clayton-Johnson urged her former — and, hopefully, future — neighbors to join the growing coalition calling on California Atty.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 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
The bills, along with others related to transparency in ballot question campaign finances and a new memorial license plate option, are set to be taken up by the Senate next Thursday as the chamber gets back up to speed following its two-month holiday break.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
At a memorial gathering Wednesday night, Clayton-Johnson urged her former — and, hopefully, future — neighbors to join the growing coalition calling on California Atty.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 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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Adjective
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There are usually about 20 to 25 commemorative stamp issues each year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Most of the vehicles in the commemorative excursion had nowhere near the ability to keep that kind of pace.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The seat belt buckle reminder now comes standard for back seats as well.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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This tragedy occurred a short distance from where George Floyd was unjustly killed — another painful reminder that injustice, excessive force and unequal accountability continue to plague our nation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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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 15 Jan. 2026.
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