Synonyms of ephemera

ephemera

noun

as in curiosa

things that are important or useful for only a short time; items that were not meant to have lasting value

—usually plural

He has a large collection of old menus and other ephemera.

Related Words

• curiosa
• exotic
• rarity
• curio
• virtu
• oddity
• oddment
• curiosity
• found object
• marvel
• objet d'art
• wonder
• rara avis
• prodigy
• anomaly
• objet trouvé
• rare bird
• abnormality
• mutant
• mutation
• monster
• freak
• malformation
• monstrosity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ephemera

An additional community conversation as part of the History Belongs to All of Us series will focus on bicentennial ephemera and will be held at noon July 25. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

In the process of turning the house into a museum, countless artifacts, photos, and personal ephemera were uncovered, painting a vivid picture of the artist’s life at home. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026

To the shoppers at my estate sale, a random piece of strangers’ ephemera not worth a dollar. — Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026

Displays show campaign ephemera and memorabilia, from Shepard Fairey’s iconic HOPE poster to children’s drawings. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026