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
Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 June 2025
One shared goal of the advisory committee was to ensure that the memorial honored both the gay and Latino communities who felt at home at the club before the shooting.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Jack Schnedler, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2025
The first trip was to attend the memorial of James Earl Jones, who died last year, taking the voice of god with him; it was held at the theatre on West Forty-eighth Street which now bears his name.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
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Adjective
Solberg’s beloved wife, Maeve, passed away last year, and at her memorial service, a number of FX talent past and present were there to pay their respect and support their pal Solberg.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 June 2025
One shared goal of the advisory committee was to ensure that the memorial honored both the gay and Latino communities who felt at home at the club before the shooting.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Noun
The memorial in Norman marks their once-upon-a-time Arkansas presence.
—Jack Schnedler, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2025
The first trip was to attend the memorial of James Earl Jones, who died last year, taking the voice of god with him; it was held at the theatre on West Forty-eighth Street which now bears his name.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
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Adjective
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The Army's plans for a low-key birthday celebration of festivals, fun runs and a commemorative stamp have now been dramatically expanded to include what the White House might call a big, beautiful parade.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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For the Boost, Bush Hager shared the news that her late grandmother, former First Lady Barbara Bush, was being honored with a commemorative stamp.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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Lake County’s tree will serve as a reminder of the nation’s Founding Fathers and inspiration to future generations.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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The city sent four email reminders and four invoices to the team.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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His elegant, brick-walled office, larger than the Detroit home where his working-class German immigrant parents raised him, stands as a monument to what that discipline helped build.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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The Secretary shall manage the monument through the National Park Service, pursuant to applicable legal authorities, consistent with the purposes and provisions of this proclamation.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
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“Memorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorial. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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