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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Last week, Kluwe spoke out against a nod to the MAGA slogan popularized by President Donald Trump being featured on a commemorative plaque outside Huntington Beach Central Library.—
George Ramsay and Amanda Jackson,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Online retailer ClickBank disabled the sales, stating the products were meant for commemorative purposes only but had been deceptively marketed elsewhere.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The expectant mom announced her pregnancy during her late husband and brother-in-law Matthew's memorial service back in September.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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The memorial Mass will start at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont.—
Linda Zavoral,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Memorializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorializing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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