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
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
In a year when the question of universal freedom still feels contested, The Gettin’ lands as both memorial and mirror, recalling the losses named in 2014 and 2020 and implicating the present tense.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
According to the organization’s shutdown contingency plan, park roads, lookouts, trails and open air memorials will remain accessible to visitors.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The odd photo pushes Dan to return home as his relatives gather for his brother's memorial dinner, but Dan's not looking for a family reunion.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
In a year when the question of universal freedom still feels contested, The Gettin’ lands as both memorial and mirror, recalling the losses named in 2014 and 2020 and implicating the present tense.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
During the shutdown – which has no end in sight – park roads, trails and open-air memorials will generally remain accessible, but many visitors’ centers will be closed.
—Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
According to the organization’s shutdown contingency plan, park roads, lookouts, trails and open air memorials will remain accessible to visitors.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
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Attendees can enjoy German food and drink tastings from over 10 Twain Harte restaurants and businesses, a 5-ounce tasting mug, a commemorative lanyard, a Stein holding competition and a yodeling and costume contest.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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To purchase beer, commemorative mugs ($4 for 16-ounce or $6 for 32-ounce) and tokens ($8; one token for 16-ounce fill, two for 32-ounce) will be available on site.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the incident, calling it a stark reminder of the daily risks officers face.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After days of explosive online back-and-forth with Nicki Minaj (and a few jabs tossed toward JT), the Bronx rapper hopped on social media with her first video addressing the fiasco that was equal parts warning and reminder.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tzvika Tesler, the chairman of the kibbutz, says his community is now debating whether to tear down the charred and bullet-ridden husks of homes that were attacked or to preserve them like monuments.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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Madison himself played a critical role in securing passage in 1776 of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, a monument to civil liberties.—
Donald Nieman,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Memorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorial. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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