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 The Yankees memento will be a part of Sotheby’s upcoming auction of over 170 lots of basketball, baseball, football, tennis, and more sports memorabilia. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 Remember that these items might be standing in the way of allowing other special mementos to truly shine. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 In the wake of that display, mementoes were also placed by an Antetokounmpo mural in Milwaukee. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026 For those who loved her, Princess Diana’s jewels have become precious mementos. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for memento
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
  1. reminder
  2. memorial
  3. souvenir
Noun
  • For many residents, the extensive defenses are both a reminder of the early days of the war and a source of reassurance that Ukraine is preparing for any future scenarios.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • For Blue Jays fans, the comments served as another reminder of how close Toronto came to ending the franchise's championship drought before falling just short in Game 7.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of reminder
Noun
  • On Sunday afternoon, hundreds of mourners gathered at a memorial at the iconic gate.
    — Geir Moulson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Since 2016, some local alumni and students from Mission Oak High School have been raising awareness in the community and working to establish a memorial at the site.
    — Leqi Zhong, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of memorial
Noun
  • That is a lot of money for a souvenir, even one too large to fit inside most homes.
    — Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
  • Come the weekend, the riverside has recently been closed to traffic, and packed full of food stalls and souvenir sellers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Definition of souvenir

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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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