as in reminders
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 souvenirs
In the 1890s, Henry Flagler’s crews leveled a massive burial mound to build his Royal Palm hotel across the river, selling skulls as souvenirs and dumping the rest of the human remains into a sinkhole, never since found.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
And of course, there’s a gift shop to take home some souvenirs.
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K.j. Yossman,
Variety,
30 June 2026
Vacation budgets should also account for expenses that are easy to overlook, including meals, transportation, parking, souvenirs, and other incidental purchases.
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Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
For overpackers who may need a little extra room for souvenirs, the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Expandable Carry-on is flexible, flight attendant-approved, and 24 percent off.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Michelob Ultra cups were stacked and packed to take back as souvenirs.
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Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The general store — full of apparel, gifts, souvenirs and road-trip essentials — features a glittery chandelier made of guitars.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
By the end of the 19th century, bean pots were so iconic that they were used as souvenirs, although some early tourism officials lamented that such an ordinary item came to be associated with a city that prides itself as being the cradle of the American Revolution.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Inside the store, special pieces include lithographs, limited-edition items and souvenirs developed in partnership with JR.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
And of course, there’s a gift shop to take home some souvenirs.
—
K.j. Yossman,
Variety,
30 June 2026
Vacation budgets should also account for expenses that are easy to overlook, including meals, transportation, parking, souvenirs, and other incidental purchases.
—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
For overpackers who may need a little extra room for souvenirs, the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Expandable Carry-on is flexible, flight attendant-approved, and 24 percent off.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Michelob Ultra cups were stacked and packed to take back as souvenirs.
—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The general store — full of apparel, gifts, souvenirs and road-trip essentials — features a glittery chandelier made of guitars.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
By the end of the 19th century, bean pots were so iconic that they were used as souvenirs, although some early tourism officials lamented that such an ordinary item came to be associated with a city that prides itself as being the cradle of the American Revolution.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Inside the store, special pieces include lithographs, limited-edition items and souvenirs developed in partnership with JR.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenirs
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Instead of waiting for a customer to ask for help, intelligent systems can provide reminders about upcoming payments, suggest refinancing opportunities, offer budgeting insights or identify financial behaviors that may help improve long-term outcomes.
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Those unexpected reminders can quickly add another layer of confusion and uncertainty to an already difficult situation.
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There are also permanent upgrades to health and attack power, as well as rare relics that enable unique skills, like multiple jumps.
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Museum of Miami The Museum of Miami, formerly HistoryMiami, holds the relics and artifacts that were excavated at the Miami Circle.
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Visitors to the Reykjavík Art Museum can leave their coats, bags, and other belongings in viewable vitrines near the entrance, to serve as something like memorials for those taking in the show.
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In addition to Hegseth blocking the advancement of Black senior officers and presiding over the restoration of Confederate memorials, the Department of Defense has removed tributes to Black heroes in the Pentagon and on department webpages.
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The T-shirts are coveted mementos of the big day, and longtime participants often have collections of T-shirts from races past.
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Remember that these items might be standing in the way of allowing other special mementos to truly shine.
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“Souvenirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenirs. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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