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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CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The bill also makes clear that any event, memorial or holiday already in statute or federal law would be exempt.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
Schoolchildren play around rusted hulls of fishing boats moored in the desert—quiet memorials to what’s been lost.
—Michael Snyder, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Rooting on Gilgeous-Alexander from his Philadelphia home, 50-year-old Olin — his father, Oliver was Wilt's brother — has taken an active interest in keeping Chamberlain's legacy alive, including through a memorial scholarship fund.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The bill also makes clear that any event, memorial or holiday already in statute or federal law would be exempt.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
The video of Charlie Kirk’s memorial posted on his Instagram got just over 28 million views.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
Schoolchildren play around rusted hulls of fishing boats moored in the desert—quiet memorials to what’s been lost.
—Michael Snyder, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
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Kids wearing green will receive a commemorative toy.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The anniversary was celebrated in this southern city, that served as crucible for the voting rights movement, with events through the weekend and ending with a commemorative march across the bridge Sunday.—
Kim Chandler,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each bonkers bit is a nice reminder not to take anything too seriously.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Freestone said the findings should serve as a strong reminder for people to be mindful of hygiene while traveling.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Despite this drop in visitors, 26 of the 433 sites in the NPS system—which includes national parks, monuments, historic sites, battlefields, recreation areas, preserves, and seashores—broke all-time records for visitation.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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Artist Lauren Halsey has built an architectural monument to South Los Angeles — its past, present and future.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Memorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorial. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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