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
Visitors to the Reykjavík Art Museum can leave their coats, bags, and other belongings in viewable vitrines near the entrance, to serve as something like memorials for those taking in the show.
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Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
In addition to Hegseth blocking the advancement of Black senior officers and presiding over the restoration of Confederate memorials, the Department of Defense has removed tributes to Black heroes in the Pentagon and on department webpages.
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Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
Visitors can see nearly 1,300 monuments and memorials.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
The project also expands space for memorials and art, includes green space and adds a bikeway along the street.
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CBS News,
8 June 2026
Carl Snowden has fought for civil rights and equality in Annapolis and Maryland for decades — and erected memorials to those who helped pave the way.
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Luke Parker,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
Democrats are also arguing the project violates the Commemorative Works Act, which requires congressional approval for memorials built on or near federal land in Washington.
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Tiago Ventura,
Time,
28 May 2026
The event came at the end of a morning full of memorials for the nation’s service members who died in combat.
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Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
The committees worked closely together to see what design ideas should be added and toured other memorials to gather inspiration and ensure each branch was represented.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
In addition to Hegseth blocking the advancement of Black senior officers and presiding over the restoration of Confederate memorials, the Department of Defense has removed tributes to Black heroes in the Pentagon and on department webpages.
—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
Visitors can see nearly 1,300 monuments and memorials.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
The project also expands space for memorials and art, includes green space and adds a bikeway along the street.
—
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Carl Snowden has fought for civil rights and equality in Annapolis and Maryland for decades — and erected memorials to those who helped pave the way.
—
Luke Parker,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
Democrats are also arguing the project violates the Commemorative Works Act, which requires congressional approval for memorials built on or near federal land in Washington.
—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
28 May 2026
The event came at the end of a morning full of memorials for the nation’s service members who died in combat.
—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
The committees worked closely together to see what design ideas should be added and toured other memorials to gather inspiration and ensure each branch was represented.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorials
reminders
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Instead of waiting for a customer to ask for help, intelligent systems can provide reminders about upcoming payments, suggest refinancing opportunities, offer budgeting insights or identify financial behaviors that may help improve long-term outcomes.
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Those unexpected reminders can quickly add another layer of confusion and uncertainty to an already difficult situation.
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“Memorials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorials. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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