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
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Floyd’s life was celebrated in other cities as well Sunday — his family held a private memorial service in Houston, and his brother hosted a march in Brooklyn, New York, that led to the unveiling of a community plaque honoring Floyd.
—Jana Kasperkevic, NBC news, 26 May 2025
Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
There also will be displays and veteran help groups in the east parking lot near the memorial.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
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Adjective
Since news broke, customers have turned the store into a de facto memorial site, Jonathan Youssef said.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Floyd’s life was celebrated in other cities as well Sunday — his family held a private memorial service in Houston, and his brother hosted a march in Brooklyn, New York, that led to the unveiling of a community plaque honoring Floyd.
—Jana Kasperkevic, NBC news, 26 May 2025
Noun
According to a 2022 article published by UNC Charlotte, when the sculpture was dedicated, the gardens’ leadership wanted to create a more permanent memorial.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
There also will be displays and veteran help groups in the east parking lot near the memorial.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorial
Adjective
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That night, a local official and postal workers stamped some of the thousands of commemorative covers crammed into the Electra’s nose.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Gatwa reflected on his tenure as the Fifteenth Doctor in a commemorative video.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The lottery win, in particular, was a reminder any success the Islanders have enjoyed since the dynasty years has been of the serendipitous variety.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The shell of the fetish and the ruins of spectacle remain visible and intact as negative monuments.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The cultural monuments and heritage sites are less accessible.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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“Memorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorial. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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