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
During the bicentennial, the state also created statuettes of the Independent Man as keepsakes.
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Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 19 Jan. 2026
This would be among the keepsakes from being a part of Troop 305, adding to her collection of colorful patches scattered across her brown vest.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Keys can be transformed into functional tools or sentimental keepsakes.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
In a world of content galore, this is the kind of keepsake that only gets better with time.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
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Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 19 Jan. 2026
This would be among the keepsakes from being a part of Troop 305, adding to her collection of colorful patches scattered across her brown vest.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Keys can be transformed into functional tools or sentimental keepsakes.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
In a world of content galore, this is the kind of keepsake that only gets better with time.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keepsake
Noun
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But Pickard’s message is a reminder that progress doesn’t have to come at the expense of our cognitive strength.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tuesday’s loss was a reminder that Leafs team is now far in the past.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shortly before the rally, the American Legion and the Palisades LTRG held a separate memorial at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Swarthmore Avenue.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some have praised the government for investing in synagogue restoration, Holocaust memorials and Jewish cultural life, as well as for maintaining close diplomatic ties with Israel.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For most fans, bringing home a souvenir from a live sporting event is one of the most exciting things to experience.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Souvenir pin and midway wristband For those looking to go to the Stock Show more than once, a souvenir pin or midway wristband may be the way to go.—
Brayden Garcia
January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsake. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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