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
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Recent Examples of keepsake
Once emptied, many hold on to the champagne bottle as a keepsake from their victory, meaning it must be carefully transported from the podium.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The Kardashians matriarch uploaded a picture of a wooden box etched with As ever's logo and crest, which appeared to contain the three herbal teas, flower sprinkles, crepe mix, shortbread cookies and raspberry jam in keepsake packaging from the inaugural brand launch.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
In the aftermath, Sheriff Baker reportedly bent over the gangster’s body, lifted the eyepatch and retrieved a keepsake: John Ashley’s glass eye.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Family keepsakes include a jeweled sword from Saudi Arabia, dresses worn by Michelle Obama at inaugural ceremonies and a baseball signed by the 2010 San Francisco Giants.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The Kardashians matriarch uploaded a picture of a wooden box etched with As ever's logo and crest, which appeared to contain the three herbal teas, flower sprinkles, crepe mix, shortbread cookies and raspberry jam in keepsake packaging from the inaugural brand launch.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
In the aftermath, Sheriff Baker reportedly bent over the gangster’s body, lifted the eyepatch and retrieved a keepsake: John Ashley’s glass eye.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Family keepsakes include a jeweled sword from Saudi Arabia, dresses worn by Michelle Obama at inaugural ceremonies and a baseball signed by the 2010 San Francisco Giants.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keepsake
Noun
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True Engagement At Work Starts With Curiosity The latest Gallup numbers are a reminder that employees want to feel challenged, supported, and connected to something that matters.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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His journey is a reminder that sometimes the most deserving companions just need someone willing to look past the bars.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Those are the stakes of Supermassive Games’ Until Dawn (2015), an interactive horror survival video game in which players take control of eight friends who become stranded at a cabin on Blackwood Mountain during a memorial for their friend’s death and must survive myriad terrors…until dawn.—
Richard Newby,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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González’s presence and relevance in the school goes beyond simply being a namesake or having a memorial in the office with his uniform, military flag and certificates of recognition.—
Amanda Jackson,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2025
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Universal’s new park has the rare opportunity to model that future — building an experience where every corner, every bite, and every souvenir carries the wonder and storytelling power that defines truly great leisure destinations.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Make your own perfume For a truly authentic Bermudian souvenir, stop by the Lili Bermuda Perfumery to create a custom scent or shop their line of handcrafted fragrances inspired by island botanicals.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsake. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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