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

The local memorial museum in the Naka Ward welcomed 2,580,926 visitors in fiscal 2025, about a third of whom reportedly came from overseas. — Alexander Wooley, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026

Members of Officer David Rose’s family also attended the memorial ceremony, which was not public. — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Noun

Inspired by the waterways of Versailles and the reflecting basins of the Taj Mahal, the commission envisioned a reflecting pool linking the future memorial to the Washington Monument. — Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Close to midnight Tuesday, Tonge took the vigil’s flowers from the park to a makeshift memorial by In-N-Out. — Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing memorial

• memorial park