as in reminders
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 memorials
On the anniversary of the fire, residents marked the moment with protests and memorials, underscoring lingering anger and frustration.
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Sarah Alegre, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The next day, memorials of flowers and candles could be seen outside the charred building as residents and visitors mourned the tragedy.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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
One year after the deadly Palisades and Altadena fires, survivors gathered with mixed emotions, holding solemn memorials and angry protests demanding accountability from officials.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Unauthorized memorials will be removed after 30 days or if the family cannot be contacted.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Launched by crackerjack features writer Janet Wilson, our multiyear newspaper tributes included the gifts of Texas wildflower seeds to schoolchildren and to the Texas Department of Transportation, to encourage future roadside floral memorials.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
The Reiners private funeral already took place and with awards season coming up plenty of memorials for the couple are expected in the months to come.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2025
Sarah Alegre, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The next day, memorials of flowers and candles could be seen outside the charred building as residents and visitors mourned the tragedy.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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
One year after the deadly Palisades and Altadena fires, survivors gathered with mixed emotions, holding solemn memorials and angry protests demanding accountability from officials.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Unauthorized memorials will be removed after 30 days or if the family cannot be contacted.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Launched by crackerjack features writer Janet Wilson, our multiyear newspaper tributes included the gifts of Texas wildflower seeds to schoolchildren and to the Texas Department of Transportation, to encourage future roadside floral memorials.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
The Reiners private funeral already took place and with awards season coming up plenty of memorials for the couple are expected in the months to come.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorials
reminders
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While unpacking, Camila and Karen uncovered a trove of old iPhones and BlackBerrys, physical photos, fashion show invitations, memorabilia, and vintage magazine editions — tangible reminders of a career that had once felt larger than life.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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These small reminders of our humanity are adjacent to Kelson’s practice of honoring the dead as a way to honor life.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Memorials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorials. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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