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
CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Courtesy of Amy Downs Ten years after the bombing, Downs was asked to volunteer at a memorial race for the victims.
—Laurel Morales, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
The small, private memorial, attended by the legendary actor's three children — son Christopher and daughters Elizabeth and Leslie — was recently held in Santa Fe.
—Elizabeth Leonard, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Flowers and candles are seen at a memorial five days after a mass shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, August 8, 2019.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Courtesy of Amy Downs Ten years after the bombing, Downs was asked to volunteer at a memorial race for the victims.
—Laurel Morales, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
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People reported Tuesday that the pair had been laid to rest following a private memorial.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
The small, private memorial, attended by the legendary actor's three children — son Christopher and daughters Elizabeth and Leslie — was recently held in Santa Fe.
—Elizabeth Leonard, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorial
Adjective
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There will be dinner and commemorative programming as part of the fundraiser for The Kansas City Royals Foundation.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Fiesta Medals Fiesta medals are commemorative pins sold, given away, or traded.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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His journey is a reminder that sometimes the most deserving companions just need someone willing to look past the bars.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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True Engagement At Work Starts With Curiosity The latest Gallup numbers are a reminder that employees want to feel challenged, supported, and connected to something that matters.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Officials are now working to preserve the historic domes of the monument — built between 532 and 537 AD — from the threat of earthquakes.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The following day, an image of a faux Mount Rushmore featuring Eminem, Paul Wall, Russ, and the late Mac Miller (the original rappers proposed to be on the fictional monument) surfaced on social media.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Memorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorial. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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