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
Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
If your husband predeceases you, the person who will be in charge of the arrangements for his funeral, memorial, cremation or burial will be you.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The path to building a memorial has been difficult, however.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
More than a month later, the sign has grown into a memorial stretching yards beyond it.
—Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
If your husband predeceases you, the person who will be in charge of the arrangements for his funeral, memorial, cremation or burial will be you.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
The city of Orlando purchased the Pulse property in 2023 for $2 million and plans to build a $12 million permanent memorial that will open in 2027.
—Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The path to building a memorial has been difficult, however.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
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In the years since, security forces have turned people away from ancient Persian burial sites on commemorative days.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The advisory committee also did not approve the designs for the commemorative quarters that were introduced as part of the semiquincentennial.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Morath’s letter to superintendents was simply a reminder of existing policy, according to the motion.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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But in the pursuit of a quicker and more capable M2, the CS also serves as a reminder that there are some elements of the driving experience that can’t be easily quantified on a spec sheet.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
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Although no monument can remember the 168 people who perished that day, the thousands injured or the countless families changed forever by one heinous act, the memorial is tasteful, poignant and impactful.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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California leaders swiftly called for the removal of Chavez’s name from monuments, streets, buildings and holidays.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Memorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorial. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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