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
Among the store’s exclusive offerings are bras and pillows sewn from midcentury National Parks souvenir pillowcases, appliquéd T-shirts and other keepsakes.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 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.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
In a world of content galore, this is the kind of keepsake that only gets better with time.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Beyond the keepsakes, the Olympic organizers have gotten an essential right in the village.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 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.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
In a world of content galore, this is the kind of keepsake that only gets better with time.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Beyond the keepsakes, the Olympic organizers have gotten an essential right in the village.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keepsake
Noun
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Each bonkers bit is a nice reminder not to take anything too seriously.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Freestone said the findings should serve as a strong reminder for people to be mindful of hygiene while traveling.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The sound of children playing has given way to the rattle of helium balloons clinging to the memorial for 11-year-old QueenEr’Re Reed.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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As the day continued and police barriers were taken down, witnesses, friends and strangers left flowers and candles on a makeshift memorial on Buford’s front step.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One versatile, wear-with-anything sneaker means more space in your bag for outfits and souvenirs.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The compact pouch unfolds into a surprisingly roomy tote that can handle everything from leftovers and wet ponchos to last-minute Disney souvenirs on the way back to your resort.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsake. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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