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

Valle was with his family at the memorial event for a cousin who died earlier that month, the Appeal-Democrat newspaper reported. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

The scholarship was one of the foundation’s first designed to capture outside gifts, and a link to it was in place by the time Tom’s memorial service took place May 16. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Noun

Critics say the arch lacks required congressional approval and could disrupt traffic and emergency response; the administration argues a century-old law authorizes the memorial. — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Harmon walked to the memorial with other fifth graders and teachers from the school. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing memorial

• memorial park