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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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Other services offered are liftoff and recovery options that are paired with ocean splashdowns in which clients can send memorial capsules into orbit that are then retrieved to be retained as heirlooms and keepsakes.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Danson spoke of Broder’s famous cameo in the final seconds of the Cheers‘ finale, which played at the memorial.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
In early August though, the park and the future memorial site sustained damage from the historic flooding that hit southeastern Wisconsin, according to the project website.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Other services offered are liftoff and recovery options that are paired with ocean splashdowns in which clients can send memorial capsules into orbit that are then retrieved to be retained as heirlooms and keepsakes.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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At the memorial, at least in some corners, she was being received with reverence.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Danson spoke of Broder’s famous cameo in the final seconds of the Cheers‘ finale, which played at the memorial.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
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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 blast took place near the city’s iconic Red Fort, also known as the Lal Qila, a 17th century monument and a symbol of India’s independence.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The physical embodiment of a finance industry doubling down on the city is the $3 billion, gleaming, hypersustainable monument to capitalism JPMorgan just opened on 47th Street.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Memorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorial. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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