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

The family has never held a funeral or memorial service for Patty. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

The Minneapolis concert would go as planned—the day after Kristi Noem’s firing was announced in the press—at the memorial site for Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old intensive care nurse who was fatally shot by federal agents in January. — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 15 July 2026

Noun

There was an outpouring of support from Hollywood, including multiple memorials, but the family has kept a very low profile since the tragedy, which is more than understandable. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 July 2026

Perez was a father of four and his youngest was just 1-year-old at the time of his death, according to a GoFundMe set up for his memorial. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Phrases Containing memorial

• memorial park