as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event kept their love letters as souvenirs of their courtship

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Recent Examples of souvenir 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 What kind of modern and interactive souvenirs could align with Como’s mission? Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025 Appealing to consumers searching for a piece of history, the store has gained a following of visitors hunting for unique souvenirs, designers on inspiration trips and local eccentrics. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025 Rug retailer Loloi, a Magnolia partner, will be offering their products at a booth this year; even Chip and Jo’s Hotel 1928 will get in on the action with a booth full of souvenirs. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for souvenir
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Noun
  • Whitmer said the plaza being named after Nick Gilbert is a reminder that the center of Detroit's revival has always been love for family and community and hope for a brighter future.
    Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • At police District Two, where Corder worked, there’s a memorial to him that acts as a daily reminder for those officers.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Cheney and his daughter were the only Republicans who attended a memorial the following year at the Capitol.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Since his death, Hay has not remarried, but devoted her life to setting up scholarships and memorials in Burton’s name, including donating his diaries to Swansea University, per The Telegraph.
    Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025

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“Souvenir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenir. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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