Synonyms of keepsake

keepsake

noun

ˈkēp-ˌsāk 

as in reminder

something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event

saved the tassel from her mortarboard as a keepsake of her high school graduation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reminder
• memorial
• souvenir
• token
• memento
• commemorative
• monument
• tribute
• remembrance
• relic
• memorabilia
• landmark
• marker
• testimonial
• vestige
• cairn
• cenotaph

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of keepsake

For a family member, an obit represents an imprimatur, validation by association, a keepsake that maintains their heritage and, perhaps for a generation, prevents their own legacy from vanishing like a walnut in the batter of eternity. — Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026

Whether searching for a special keepsake or a standout addition to collection, every find comes with a unique story. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Makie Yahagi, who opened the minimalist, serene store in Soho 27 years ago, offers clothes that are not only beautiful and well made, but are pieces worthy of a keepsake box. — New York Times, 31 July 2026