memorial
noun
something designed to preserve the memory of a person, event, etc., as a monument or a holiday.
memorials
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pluralof memorial.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There has been a wave of criticism in Germany after the town of Heidenau, near Dresden in Saxony, decided to ban "stumbling stone" memorials to victims of the Nazis.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
On college campuses, the day is now often observed through academic discussions instead of memorials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
They encounter what happened through photographs, documentaries, memorials, classroom lessons and stories told by people who were alive on that day.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Watch the video above for an inside look at how front-line cash is transforming Ulan-Ude’s impoverished economy—even as cemeteries and war memorials continue to expand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
In class, Lin carefully went over the guidelines and began studying war memorials for inspiration.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
