: something kept or given to be kept as a memento
Examples of keepsake in a Sentence
We were given books as keepsakes of the trip.
saved the tassel from her mortarboard as a keepsake of her high school graduation
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It will be completely reimagined as an immersive dinner experience, featuring custom plates that guests can take home as keepsakes, menus printed on vintage books, a vinyl DJ, handwritten recipes, and other thoughtful touches.
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Village trustees offered keepsakes representing his time in office, passed ordinances honoring his legacy and presented proclamations from local, state, and national figures.
—Alan Kozeluh, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The 32 best shows on Paramount+ In the final episodes of season 2, Colter finds a phone number amongst his dad's keepsakes that belongs to a scientist, David Pearson, with a shady past and ties to the U.S. government.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 May 2025
Ideal for lounging on the couch while watching his favorite shows, adding a personal touch to his office chair or staying warm during outdoor sporting events, this cozy fleece blanket can be customized with your favorite family photos, turning everyday moments into a comforting keepsake.
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Village trustees offered keepsakes representing his time in office, passed ordinances honoring his legacy and presented proclamations from local, state, and national figures.
—Alan Kozeluh, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The 32 best shows on Paramount+ In the final episodes of season 2, Colter finds a phone number amongst his dad's keepsakes that belongs to a scientist, David Pearson, with a shady past and ties to the U.S. government.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 May 2025
Ideal for lounging on the couch while watching his favorite shows, adding a personal touch to his office chair or staying warm during outdoor sporting events, this cozy fleece blanket can be customized with your favorite family photos, turning everyday moments into a comforting keepsake.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keepsake. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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keepsake
noun
keep·sake
ˈkēp-ˌsāk 
: something kept or given to be kept in memory of a person, place, or happening
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