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

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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

In a quiet field in Pennsylvania, a memorial honors those who fought back. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2026

What’s more, the following day, the Queen herself sang the anthem during a memorial service at St Paul’s Cathedral, marking the first time any British monarch had sung an American anthem. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2026

Noun

Sharing a photo of herself and the late president, streisand noted that the center was renamed in the wake of Kennedy’s death as a memorial, and for good reason. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Passersby on foot and in cars paused to gaze at the memorial. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing memorial

• memorial park