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

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

And Trader Sam’s remains full of absurdities — spend some time just soaking up the puns and ephemera that dot the walls. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026

Its year-long celebration begins with an exhibition rooted in the institution's history, showcasing archival images and ephemera from the SDMA Archives and the San Diego History Center. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026