Synonyms of keepsake

keepsake

noun

ˈkēp-ˌsāk 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reminder
• memorial
• souvenir
• token
• memento
• commemorative
• monument
• tribute
• remembrance
• relic
• memorabilia
• landmark
• marker
• testimonial
• vestige
• cairn
• cenotaph

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of keepsake

Henry Winkler has a surprising keepsake to remember his friend John Ritter — a water bottle from the set of 8 Simple Rules. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2026

Constant exposure to the sun can fade both the wood and delicate keepsakes over time. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026

To learn more about a Memory Tree keepsake, which costs $27, visit the Little Whiskers website. — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The emotional siblings ended up reuniting in London, and Michael gave Gemma their late mother’s necklace as a keepsake from the special day. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026