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memorial

Definition

noun: something (such as a monument or ceremony) that honors a person who has died or serves as a reminder of an event in which many people died
noun: something that keeps remembrance alive
adjective: serving to preserve remembrance
often + 'to'
synonyms: clio, muse of history, account

Examples

The new hospital is a fitting 'memorial to' her.
a 'memorial' service/monument
a 'memorial' scholarship fund

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(..) I'm glad you could make it over, we've had a break-in. Sir William's office - the bank's former chairman. The room's been left here like a sort of memorial. Someone broke in late last night. What did they steal? Nothing. Just left a little message. PHONE RINGING (..)
2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Blind Banker Season: 1 Episode 2