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
Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Jamie then killed his own father to cover that trail, with Beth memorializing the moment in an incriminating photo as Jamie prepared to dump dad’s corpse in the Train Station.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
Many attendees stopped on their way into the event to light candles and view an exhibit by Koren memorializing the attacks.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
Many attendees stopped on their way into the event to light candles and view an exhibit by photojournalist Zia Koren memorializing the attacks.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024
Verb
All of that makes memorializing a student without risking contagion a balancing act.
—Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Jamie then killed his own father to cover that trail, with Beth memorializing the moment in an incriminating photo as Jamie prepared to dump dad’s corpse in the Train Station.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
Many attendees stopped on their way into the event to light candles and view an exhibit by Koren memorializing the attacks.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
Many attendees stopped on their way into the event to light candles and view an exhibit by photojournalist Zia Koren memorializing the attacks.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorializing
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Back on board, guests were invited to watch a plaque-exchange ceremony between local port officials and the crew, commemorating Star Breeze’s first-ever visit to Hiva Oa.—
David Swanson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Emmy Award-winning journalist, 55, penned a message commemorating her eventful 2024 while welcoming in the new year.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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To celebrate the big win, the Eagles are now selling one of the strangest commemorative pieces of merchandise.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Mark the historic win with a new commemorative book A lifelong Republican, Greenwood, who is from California but rooted in Franklin, Tennessee, has sung at six Republican National Conventions.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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At this time, no memorial service is planned, per Nissen’s request.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2025
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After the baseball team attended Justin’s memorial service, which drew close to 2,000 people, his friend pitched a no-hitter that very afternoon.—
Billy Witz,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Memorializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorializing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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