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memorial

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of memorial

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 of memorial

commemorating, commemorative, honorary, memorializing
Words Related to memorial

dedicatory, testimonial

canonizing, enshrining, exalting, glorifying

memorial

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of memorial

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 of memorial

commemorative, keepsake, memento, monument, remembrance, reminder, souvenir, token
Words Related to memorial

memorabilia

relic, vestige

cairn, landmark, marker

testimonial, tribute

cenotaph

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