as in commemorated
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 memorialized
Lisa Reinertson, the artist behind the monument, said Sacramento must weigh carefully its next steps while preserving the history of farmworkers memorialized in her work.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The allegations against Chavez rocked Southern California, where his legacy has been extensively memorialized with murals and statues, on government buildings and in the names of parks and schools.
—Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th year, here is the story of Iowa's role in the conflict that still shapes the nation and how it is memorialized in the halls and on the grounds of one of Des Moines', and the state's, most prominent landmarks.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
Son of man being memorialized was also shot in both hands and is recovering.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
This historic moment is memorialized with a stone pillar, recognizing the battle fought at Picacho Peak State Park.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Cities are now reassessing how Chavez is memorialized, including whether to remove statues or rename public spaces.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
His image is memorialized in a shipping container at the farm that is used to store fresh vegetables and fruits.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Days later, he was memorialized by Morgan Freeman at the Academy Awards.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The allegations against Chavez rocked Southern California, where his legacy has been extensively memorialized with murals and statues, on government buildings and in the names of parks and schools.
—Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th year, here is the story of Iowa's role in the conflict that still shapes the nation and how it is memorialized in the halls and on the grounds of one of Des Moines', and the state's, most prominent landmarks.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
Son of man being memorialized was also shot in both hands and is recovering.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
This historic moment is memorialized with a stone pillar, recognizing the battle fought at Picacho Peak State Park.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Cities are now reassessing how Chavez is memorialized, including whether to remove statues or rename public spaces.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
His image is memorialized in a shipping container at the farm that is used to store fresh vegetables and fruits.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Days later, he was memorialized by Morgan Freeman at the Academy Awards.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorialized
commemorated
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Mohammad Hossein Fahmideh, a 13-year-old Basij soldier who destroyed an Iraqi tank by throwing himself under it and detonating a grenade belt, is widely commemorated as a hero by the government.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, the brand also commemorated NASA’s Artemis I Mission with the Artemis Moon Doughnut, in addition to offering doughnuts during multiple supermoons and total solar eclipses over the years.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Memorialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorialized. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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