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

Following his death, the university canceled classes at several campuses and held a memorial Mass on Monday. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026

On the third day, and again on the seventh, the deceased is remembered through prayers and memorial rites. — Shushan Karapetian, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

Noun

Not far from the memorial, Jacksonville has opened a new medical examiner’s office and morgue across the street from a school, a move denounced by neighbors. — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

Chad Lowe, his wife Kim Painter, and other family members reportedly came together for a memorial for their daughter Fiona. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing memorial

• memorial park