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

As most of the synagogue is rebuilt with a memorial and antisemitism exhibits, new families and alliances with other shooting survivors signal a determined, hopeful future for Tree of Life. — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

An online fundraiser has been set up on behalf of the Romero family to help pay for funeral and memorial costs. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Noun

Founded in 1938 by Godfrey Lowell Cabot as a memorial to his wife, the Maria Moors Cabot Prizes are the oldest international awards in journalism. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid respects at war memorials marking the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice, state media KCNA reported Monday, with his daughter joining him for the first time at the commemorations. — Reuters, NBC news, 27 July 2026

Phrases Containing memorial

• memorial park