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
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
There’s a huge difference between memorializing a piece of pop culture and reanimating it.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Reserved seating Texas did the right thing and honored Scott Wilson, the Longhorns’ First Fan by memorializing Seat 1, Row 8, Section 3 at Disch-Falk Field.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
The killings prompted other Bay Area events honoring the victims, including solidarity bike rides in San Francisco and dozens of other cities Saturday memorializing Pretti, an avid cyclist, as well as a protest in San Francisco last Saturday and vigils on both sides of the bay last Sunday.
—Warren Pederson, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
Weeks of attention-seeking gestures — rapping about lean with EsDeeKid, referencing deep Kirk Franklin cuts with Druski, and memorializing moments in basketball history with Melo — broadcasted inner-city cool to people who aren’t often visited by someone with Oscar buzz.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
Her statement provided no further detail about the day of the shooting and instead focused on memorializing her wife.
—Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
No vacation to Florida is complete without memorializing it in a way that nods to the unique locale, brimming with aquatic wildlife from practically every coastal vantage point.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately the crying photos still made it into the family photo album, memorializing the tears for posterity.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
Verb
University officials, in April 2025, honored Richie at an event memorializing students and faculty members who had recently died.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
There’s a huge difference between memorializing a piece of pop culture and reanimating it.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Reserved seating Texas did the right thing and honored Scott Wilson, the Longhorns’ First Fan by memorializing Seat 1, Row 8, Section 3 at Disch-Falk Field.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
The killings prompted other Bay Area events honoring the victims, including solidarity bike rides in San Francisco and dozens of other cities Saturday memorializing Pretti, an avid cyclist, as well as a protest in San Francisco last Saturday and vigils on both sides of the bay last Sunday.
—Warren Pederson, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
Weeks of attention-seeking gestures — rapping about lean with EsDeeKid, referencing deep Kirk Franklin cuts with Druski, and memorializing moments in basketball history with Melo — broadcasted inner-city cool to people who aren’t often visited by someone with Oscar buzz.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
Her statement provided no further detail about the day of the shooting and instead focused on memorializing her wife.
—Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
No vacation to Florida is complete without memorializing it in a way that nods to the unique locale, brimming with aquatic wildlife from practically every coastal vantage point.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately the crying photos still made it into the family photo album, memorializing the tears for posterity.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorializing
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But Friday and Saturday were devoted to commemorating Scott’s life.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
2 May 2026
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The Ridge Historic District, known for its many historic homes, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with 61 new banners commemorating its place in history, as well as some festivities.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Heritage Month commemorative match against the Utah Royals.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Starting at $1,400 per person as of press time, each comes with a premium seat as well as top-notch cuisine, live entertainment, decor, commemorative gifts, and more, all with white-glove service.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The event will include food, refreshments and a memorial activity.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Kemp's announcement comes on the day that Scott was honored with a memorial ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol Rotunda.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Memorializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorializing. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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