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 In the days after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, makeshift memorials started to appear around the perimeter of Ground Zero and at sites around the world associated with the United States. — Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 But Trump’s obsession with these vulgar memorials to his own vanity is a reminder of the darkness around him, of his hostility to democracy, his loathing of honor, and his disordered mind. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026 California schools and universities mark 9/11 with a mix of memorials, moments of silence and academic discussions. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The number quickly became part of the national vocabulary, printed on memorials, spoken at ceremonies and repeated every September as the number of FDNY firefighters who died at the World Trade Center. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026 The marquee of the Chicago Theatre is a dazzling icon of the city that has hosted film premieres, film festivals, fashion shows, vaudeville entertainment, concerts, musicals and even memorials. — Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 That might mean team meals in town, visits to memorials and zoos and just mingling with locals — anything to pick up on a city’s vibe. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 There are at least nine permanent memorials in Arizona honoring those who died in the attacks, according to Voices of September 11th, a nonprofit organization that tracks such tributes worldwide. — Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2026 It is observed in Massachusetts and Maine with battle reenactments and memorials. — Gabe Hauari, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorials
reminders
Noun
  • Multiple reminders came with Jones manning center field in Minnesota.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Connected trainers, with streaks, reminders and visualized progress, target exactly that motivational gap.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Memorials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorials. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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