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
In the weeks afterwards, a flurry of fundraisers, memorials and an emotional funeral service were held.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
While open-air memorials will generally remain open to visitors, according to the National Park Service’s September funding report, indoor attractions such as visitor centers and exhibits remain closed, due in part to low staffing levels.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Since his death, Hay has not remarried, but devoted her life to setting up scholarships and memorials in Burton’s name, including donating his diaries to Swansea University, per The Telegraph.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Several tables at the park displayed memorials for Machitar.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society will have two memorials in honor of the 50th anniversary since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior.
—Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Ghost City Tours said the Capitol has several memorials commemorating events from Tennessee's history.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
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
David Clarey, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
While open-air memorials will generally remain open to visitors, according to the National Park Service’s September funding report, indoor attractions such as visitor centers and exhibits remain closed, due in part to low staffing levels.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Since his death, Hay has not remarried, but devoted her life to setting up scholarships and memorials in Burton’s name, including donating his diaries to Swansea University, per The Telegraph.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Several tables at the park displayed memorials for Machitar.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society will have two memorials in honor of the 50th anniversary since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior.
—Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Ghost City Tours said the Capitol has several memorials commemorating events from Tennessee's history.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorials
reminders
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Both are faithful tributes and stunning reminders of the simple beauty and deep history of each brand.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Everything from financial systems and relationships to our physical bodies could send subtle (or not-so-subtle) reminders that change is overdue.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Memorials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorials. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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