Definitions

memorial

[muh-mawr-ee-uhl, -mohr-] / məˈmɔr i əl, -ˈmoʊr- /

ADJECTIVE

commemorative

Synonyms

STRONG

remembering

WEAK

canonizing celebrative commemoratory consecrating consecrative dedicatory deifying enshrining in tribute memorializing monumental

Antonyms

WEAK

abusive dishonorable

NOUN

monument, testimonial in honor, praise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ceremony headstone mausoleum plaque remembrance statue tombstone

STRONG

cairn column inscription keepsake memento monolith obelisk pillar record relic reminder shaft slab souvenir stele tablet token trophy

Example Sentences

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I stared at the fat cyprus tree towering directly in front of me during the memorial to Hersh, and kept asking that question in a loop in my head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The memorial project in St James's Park, designed by a team headed by architect Lord Foster, also includes a bust of the Queen in later years and a bronze statue of Prince Philip.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

On Thursday there was a memorial service for Virgo in his home city at Sheffield Cathedral, a short walk from the Crucible.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

There was an emotional memorial in her honor near her home in September.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

There was an agitated flurry of tree plantings, memorial services, fund-raisers and concerts.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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