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

But for parents, teens, college students, and other social butterflies who want to turn everyday moments into keepsakes, the Mini Evo 2 is a joy. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

In addition to clothing, the exhibit features keepsakes from Diana's childhood and her royal life, including the official program from her 1981 wedding to then-Prince Charles, as well as her wedding slippers. — Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

The scented trinkets are presented in a keepsake box that looks like a magical toolkit—as good a place as any to stash makeup tools once the new year begins. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026

During the live, two-hour session, an art teacher guides her through painting her pet’s portrait, creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026