memorials

plural of memorial
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 What to Know Supporters are encouraged to wear red in memory of Kirk, a gesture that has been promoted at memorials and online. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 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 According to the National Park Service shutdown contingency plan, park roads, lookouts, trails, and open-air memorials will remain accessible to visitors at most park units. Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025 Park roads, lookouts, trails and open-air memorials are directed to stay open; however, buildings and facilities that generally remain locked during business hours, such as visitor centers, will remain closed. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025 Severance offered signs, memorials and a moment of silence. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025 For Turning Point Action, capitalizing on large cultural gatherings, whether at music festivals or memorials, has become central to its strategy. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025 But offline their idea of a people’s uprising took a familiar form—its memorials are burned buildings, shattered glass, and dead people. Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorials
reminders
Noun
  • Diane Keaton's death on Saturday has sparked reminders of the risks of pneumonia.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Speaking from experience, reminders of your condition can often make things much worse — sending you further down a cycle of self-doubt.
    Kevin Frazier, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025

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