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
And later her impact was evidenced through a trove of Fiona books, Rookwood Pottery keepsakes, T-shirts and so much more.
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Terry Demio, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
Click here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photos on mugs, buttons, greeting cards and more.
—Nhat V. Meyer, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Rather than being recycled at year’s end, the box is intended to live on, doubling as a storage solution for stationery or small keepsakes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
These masterpieces become keepsakes for pet parents and often earn a spot on the refrigerator.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Terry Demio, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
Click here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photos on mugs, buttons, greeting cards and more.
—Nhat V. Meyer, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Rather than being recycled at year’s end, the box is intended to live on, doubling as a storage solution for stationery or small keepsakes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
These masterpieces become keepsakes for pet parents and often earn a spot on the refrigerator.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keepsake
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Paired with a slouchy (albeit Chanel) camel jacket and matching bag, the outfit felt like a deliberate steer away from the period-drama looks of late, a reminder that, despite the bodice-ripping fan edits, Robbie is very much the modern woman.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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While no harm was done, the dog's refusal to be moved served as a reminder of how pets often view human comforts as their own.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The memorial will also be livestreamed on Kirk's Rumble account.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Dallas University of Texas at Dallas UTD’s chapter of Turning Point USA is also organizing a memorial in honor of Kirk’s memory.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cue the souvenir baseball helmet holding ice cream sundaes, which likely started in baseball around 1970 and hasn’t stopped since.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Before or after your hike, swing by the gift shop and artisan center to pick up a few souvenirs to remember your trip to this pocket of Virginia.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsake. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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