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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In the town square, people chat amiably in the shadow of a memorial to slain cowboy-hat-wearing mayor Carlos Manzo.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Many projects, like the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial and African American history museum, began as the deferred dreams of ordinary citizens.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

A memorial service will be held at Chapman University.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Mohammadi was arrested last December for making "provocative remarks" at a memorial ceremony, Iranian authorities said at the time.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

In between planning for the memorial, my mom made good on her promise.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

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