as in commemorative
serving to preserve the memory of a person, thing, or an event
a memorial plaque on the bridge for a diver who died in the line of duty
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as in reminder
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 memorial
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
The family is planning a private gathering for family and close friends but no public memorial service is planned.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Through a lens of witness and empathy, the film becomes not only a portrait of resilience but also a living memorial to Fatma.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Lebda was a practicing Christian, and his faith was woven throughout the memorial service.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
The family is planning a private gathering for family and close friends but no public memorial service is planned.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
Kim made the comments during a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial for North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian troops in Russia’s Kursk region during Moscow’s ongoing war with Ukraine, KCNA said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Through a lens of witness and empathy, the film becomes not only a portrait of resilience but also a living memorial to Fatma.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
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Instead, excavations uncovered a small square extension at one end of the burial mound, likely the platform for a sculpture or commemorative slab, officials said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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The tree was designated as a commemorative tree in the mid-1950s.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are occasional reminders that the Mafia lingers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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These findings are another reminder that war has always been ugly, Binder says.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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The National Park Service said the move to restore the monument complies with federal law and policy.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The monument has a little bit for everyone.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Memorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorial. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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