as in commemorating
serving to preserve the memory of a person, thing, or an event
a memorializing book on the sinking of the Titanic
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as in celebrating
to be a memorial of
at the entrance to the park stands a statue memorializing the novelist Sir Walter Scott
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Recent Examples of memorializing
Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2025
Instead, family members and advocates say officials are rounding up members of an entire nationality without regard for their rights, often picking men with tattoos memorializing soccer teams, family members and their professions ― not dangerous gangs.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
In interviews, the director professes his empathy for Mickey but especially for the studio marketing team for memorializing the movie’s accident-prone cast of characters.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Now, a new Scottish tartan is memorializing the victims of the Witchcraft Act.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Join us in memorializing the original title of Meghan Markle’s lifestyle venture upon its rebrand.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
The black-and-white clip featured the late John Belushi, dressed as an old man, walking around a graveyard memorializing his co-stars with goofy, sardonic epitaphs; Belushi, of course, preceded most of them in death, giving the comedy a somber tone.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2025
Set in 2240, the action takes place in a museum dedicated to memorializing human life in the early 21st century.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
Symbolic honoring practices like rituals, balloon releases, and memorializing memories are all processes that allow for emotional release and letting go.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Stewart shared a post on Instagram memorializing Osbourne the day his death was announced.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2025
Instead, family members and advocates say officials are rounding up members of an entire nationality without regard for their rights, often picking men with tattoos memorializing soccer teams, family members and their professions ― not dangerous gangs.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
In interviews, the director professes his empathy for Mickey but especially for the studio marketing team for memorializing the movie’s accident-prone cast of characters.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Now, a new Scottish tartan is memorializing the victims of the Witchcraft Act.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Join us in memorializing the original title of Meghan Markle’s lifestyle venture upon its rebrand.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
The black-and-white clip featured the late John Belushi, dressed as an old man, walking around a graveyard memorializing his co-stars with goofy, sardonic epitaphs; Belushi, of course, preceded most of them in death, giving the comedy a somber tone.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2025
Set in 2240, the action takes place in a museum dedicated to memorializing human life in the early 21st century.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
Symbolic honoring practices like rituals, balloon releases, and memorializing memories are all processes that allow for emotional release and letting go.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorializing
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Putin and Kim were among more than 20 world leaders in attendance for China’s military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Pirelli angle tires and a commemorative gift box set close out the list of extras.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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These commemorative items will go on sale closer to the festival and be available for purchase online and at the event.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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In April 2025, a memorial service for the EGOT winner was held at New York City’s James Earl Jones Theatre, which had been renamed in his honor in 2022, per Deadline.—
Vandana Pawa,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Duke of Sussex also made a private visit to his home country in the summer of 2024 to attend the memorial service for his uncle Lord Robert Fellowes.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Memorializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorializing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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