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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The September Nintendo Direct kicked off with 20 minutes of Mario celebration, commemorating the 40th anniversary of everyone's favorite video game plumber.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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While the anniversary is well worth commemorating, Björn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe, is looking towards the future, as rail travel throughout the European continent is literally moving faster and becoming more integrated.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The first riders on the inaugural train ride will receive a commemorative first-ride button, a cookie from the dining car and a picture of them inside their train car before departure.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The King tale envisions an America run by a dictator, where every year the country throws a commemorative contest.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan Ellis attended the growing memorial carrying a US flag as a symbol of freedom, especially the freedom of speech.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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And Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, will continue to sell $35 memorial T-shirts with an illustration of Kirk and a Bible verse on them.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Memorializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorializing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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