Synonyms of memorial

memorial 1 of 2

adjective

mə-ˈmȯr-ē-əl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commemorative
• commemorating
• memorializing
• honorary
• dedicatory
• testimonial
• epitaphic
• epitaphial
• exalting
• glorifying
• enshrining
• canonizing

memorial

2 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reminder
• monument
• tribute
• souvenir
• commemorative
• remembrance
• token
• memento
• keepsake
• relic
• memorabilia
• landmark
• marker
• testimonial
• vestige
• cairn
• cenotaph

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of memorial

Adjective

The actor’s mother posted a lengthy note on his memorial Instagram account Monday to honor the one-year anniversary of his death. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

During the memorial service, some mourners cracked open cans of beer in a salute to the missing mariners. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Noun

Babick then gave an update on Gonzales’ upcoming memorial and how the city plans to honor her. — Mary Ella Hastings july 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Balloons, a Colombian soccer jersey, dozens of flowers and handwritten notes – some with expletives; others, crayon drawings from children – decorated the makeshift memorial at the intersection of Hill and Pool streets. — Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026

Phrases Containing memorial

• memorial park