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memento

noun

mə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce memento (audio)
Definition of mementonext
as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event kept a seashell as a memento of their first meeting, which happened to be at the beach

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Recent Examples of memento Artifacts on view include mementos from HAPAG and Norddeutscher Lloyd, two North German shipping companies that merged in the 1970s to become one of the world’s largest cargo firms. — Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026 Fans have placed flowers, handwritten notes, candles and other mementos honoring Parton. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026 In the days to follow, thousands of people paid tribute to the People’s Princess by leaving notes, flowers and other mementos outside of Buckingham Palace. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 The bespoke bottle is carved out in front of guests, who can then take it home as a memento. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for memento
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
  1. reminder
  2. memorial
  3. souvenir
Noun
  • EveryDollar Premium adds bank linking, payment reminders, budget insights, group coaching and more.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • As a reminder, DACA was created in 2012 by the Obama administration, providing temporary protection from deportation, but does not grant lawful immigration status, lawful permanent residency or a pathway to citizenship.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of reminder
Noun
  • But in the meantime, before all these cosmic, life-and-death questions can be answered, this episode of Lanterns makes for a meaningful memorial to a deeply imperfect hero.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • But Trump’s obsession with these vulgar memorials to his own vanity is a reminder of the darkness around him, of his hostility to democracy, his loathing of honor, and his disordered mind.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of memorial
Noun
  • The on-site boutique makes a great spot to score a Boston souvenir for the budding Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, or Katherine Johnson in your life.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone also took the chance to line up for colorful sketches as a party souvenir, outfitted in their most vibrant Herrera dresses and jackets.
    — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of souvenir

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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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