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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The name is enshrined in statute as a memorial to the assassinated President.

From The Wall Street Journal

At an emotional memorial on Sunday night, seven days since the attack, the same sense of defiance was on show.

From BBC

There was heavy security at the memorial event.

From BBC

As part of a national day of reflection, Bondi was to host a memorial later on Sunday.

From BBC

Surf lifesaving teams at other beaches around Australia were photographed performing a similar memorial.

From BBC