Definition of keepsakenext
as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event saved the tassel from her mortarboard as a keepsake of her high school graduation

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Recent Examples of keepsake Consider scrapbooking photos, keepsakes, and recipes to keep family members’ spirits alive and with you. Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026 The keepsakes are gathered together in cupcake boxes. Edie Kasten, CBS News, 6 June 2026 Similarly, when nephews or nieces needed pro-quality shots of their sporting exploits, Oden would be there — and even fix up photos into albums that remain treasured keepsakes, said relative Aaron Benner, a vice-principal at Hill-Murray Catholic School in Maplewood. Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026 With handmade goods to one-of-a-kind keepsakes, this year’s celebration is packed with ways to shop, support, and commemorate the occasion, according to the release. Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for keepsake
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Noun
  • Two rescues within the past week in San Miguel County are a reminder about preparation in Colorado's mountains as the arrival of warm weather means more people in the mountains.
    Alan Gionet, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • Whatever the case may be, the final bells are a reminder that the curse has not been lifted.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • For many people, remembrance means attending a vigil, visiting a memorial, reading the names of the 49, or sharing a tribute.
    Jennifer Marcial Ocasio, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
  • Driscoll’s memorial was canceled.
    Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • The olive oil bottles make for great gifts and souvenirs, so pick up a few to take home with you.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
  • Gallup remains the epicenter of trading posts for tourists traveling along Route 66 looking to pick up a Native American souvenir.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsake. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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