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 a final flourish, guests—all handed CD players loaded with the new album—pose for tintype portraits and press wildflowers into keepsakes.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Personalized photo books serve as a tangible keepsake, ideal for flipping through during family gatherings or gifting during the holidays.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Though the ball ends up bouncing off of Bad Bunny’s shoulder and dropping to the floor, the clip cuts to him holding up his new keepsake with a big smile on his face.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
The video has since become a personal keepsake that Orris plans to share with her daughter one day.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Personalized photo books serve as a tangible keepsake, ideal for flipping through during family gatherings or gifting during the holidays.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Though the ball ends up bouncing off of Bad Bunny’s shoulder and dropping to the floor, the clip cuts to him holding up his new keepsake with a big smile on his face.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
The video has since become a personal keepsake that Orris plans to share with her daughter one day.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keepsake
Noun
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Our answered prayer, our reminder of grace and purpose.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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This recall serves as a reminder of the importance of reading ingredient labels carefully, even on familiar products.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What to Know Supporters are encouraged to wear red in memory of Kirk, a gesture that has been promoted at memorials and online.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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With hundreds of birthday and pink balloons in hand, Keiairra's friends and family gathered across the street from Prime Social to share memories and offer prayers at a balloon release memorial organized by Keiairra's twin sister, Keianna Travis.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Marché Artisanal for house finds, souvenirs, gifts, jewelry, and African art.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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Spend Time Shopping Despite its size, there are several places in town to pick up a souvenir or find a one-of-a-kind good.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsake. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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