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
At the south end of the row, Lamar Bathhouse aims to please souvenir seekers.
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Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
Buy a hammock from The Original Hammock Shop in Pawleys Island as a souvenir from your travels.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
The waterfront is lined with wooden buildings and leads to the compact village center, where a visitor hub offers maps, souvenirs, a cafe, and even an indoor climbing wall.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Although you may be tempted to take a souvenir with you, taking any driftwood from the beach is prohibited.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
Buy a hammock from The Original Hammock Shop in Pawleys Island as a souvenir from your travels.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
The waterfront is lined with wooden buildings and leads to the compact village center, where a visitor hub offers maps, souvenirs, a cafe, and even an indoor climbing wall.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Although you may be tempted to take a souvenir with you, taking any driftwood from the beach is prohibited.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for souvenir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenir
Noun
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That kind of price movement, driven by sentiment rather than fundamentals, is a reminder of how fragile these narratives can be.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Evoking a profound sense of nostalgia, the show was a potent reminder of music's enduring power to connect generations.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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If the Post Office name cannot be changed, advocates for the Archie Moore memorial would likely seek a name change of the Ramona Community Library operated by the county of San Diego, Summers said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Prince William placed a bouquet on the memorial and joined the survivors and the families of the victims after the ceremony at a private reception.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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“Souvenir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenir. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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