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

Dozens of family and friends gathered outside Wildwood Elementary School in Culver City on Saturday for a memorial celebrating Rodriguez. — Breaking News, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Office of President Herzog At the president’s residence in Jerusalem, President Isaac Herzog and first lady Michal Herzog lit a memorial candle to open the day’s commemorative events. — Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Noun

Sometimes Yulianna and her mother lay flowers on her father’s grave up the road from the house, a granite memorial etched with images of him. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026

Many brought flowers, cards and mementos and placed them in a makeshift memorial near the home. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing memorial

• memorial park