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
Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
More than 5,000 people attended her memorial service in Jacksonville.
—Victor Luckerson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Ernesto Londoño, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Along the route, the group paused for hymns and speeches at key statues and memorials.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Adjective
Earlier this year, the Glenview Park District entered into an agreement with the foundation to create a memorial garden for Marko in Cole Park.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
More than 5,000 people attended her memorial service in Jacksonville.
—Victor Luckerson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Noun
The corner where a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd nearly five years ago is to this day a protest site and a memorial.
—Ernesto Londoño, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Along the route, the group paused for hymns and speeches at key statues and memorials.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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In addition to the two-tone commemorative edition, Longines introduces two commemorative models in stainless steel with 39 mm and 42 mm case sizes.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Back on the ground, some visitors complained that a commemorative coin for opening day was sold out already.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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