monumentalize

[ mon-yuh-men-tl-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, mon·u·men·tal·ized, mon·u·men·tal·iz·ing.

1. to establish an enduring memorial or record of.

Other Words From

• monu·mental·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of monumentalize¹

First recorded in 1855–60; monumental + -ize

Example Sentences

Horibuchi’s virtuoso paintings examine the amateur and monumentalize the ephemeral and the tender without any sentimentality.

From New York Times

In one week, Modi had his name monumentalized on Earth and his face exalted in the stars.

From Washington Post

But what if we decided to monumentalize subtler expressions?

From Washington Post

They monumentalize the transitory nature of a border, driving home its arbitrariness and bureaucracy.

From New York Times

That evening in an organ recital at Disney, Cameron Carpenter colorized and monumentalized Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, again to the astonishment of the audience.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• celebrate
• memorialize
• observe
• remember
• salute