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
For tonkatsu fanatics, this ramen ornament adds some flavor to a tree that’s leaning into collectible keepsakes.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Here, Bon Appétit staffers share their most cherished pieces—plus ideas for new treasures with serious keepsake potential.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Make everyday moments into instant keepsakes with the Fujifilm Instax PAL Digital Camera.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Here, Bon Appétit staffers share their most cherished pieces—plus ideas for new treasures with serious keepsake potential.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Make everyday moments into instant keepsakes with the Fujifilm Instax PAL Digital Camera.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keepsake
Noun
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Julianne Moore’s outfit is a reminder that looking polished doesn’t have to mean overthinking it.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the Blackhawks’ nondescript 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night was a reminder that as far as the Blackhawks have come, there’s still so much farther to go.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The memorial stands near the corner of 3rd and D Streets NW.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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During this period the building hosted a memorial for legendary salsa singer Celia Cruz, who lay in state there after her death in 2003.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to Action Network, the Red Sox entered the 2025 season as the least affordable ticket in the game for a family of four (including four tickets, two beers, two soft drinks, four hot dogs, parking, a souvenir hat, and factoring in a ballpark’s child admission policy).—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The souvenir stalls outside the stadium which do a roaring trade on matchdays are also feeling the squeeze from the lack of games — and the bad weather that accompanied the ones that were played recently against Chelsea and Sunderland.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsake. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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