as in reminders
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 keepsakes
Its Summer 2026 collection reinterprets celestial motifs, lockets, swivels and charms through the lens of 19th-century keepsakes.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The Regent Passport invites guests to explore the city of Los Angeles through a series of mini challenges and keepsakes to create a creative and playful itinerary for curious minds.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
After a Simi Valley family’s home was destroyed in the Sandy fire, Los Angeles firefighters sifted through ash and rubble to recover a treasured wedding ring and other keepsakes.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Regardless of the keepsakes Harris decides to take with him to the Midwest, the Warriors’ assistant general manager is guaranteed to bring a history of being the subject of good fortune.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Residents prepared by packing their cars with everything from documents to family keepsakes.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The losses extended to irreplaceable keepsakes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Avoid storing keepsakes, bulky items, formalwear, or unwanted gifts in your closet.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
What happened next turned a simple thrift store visit into a viral moment — and ultimately reunited a celebrated artist with irreplaceable family keepsakes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The Regent Passport invites guests to explore the city of Los Angeles through a series of mini challenges and keepsakes to create a creative and playful itinerary for curious minds.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
After a Simi Valley family’s home was destroyed in the Sandy fire, Los Angeles firefighters sifted through ash and rubble to recover a treasured wedding ring and other keepsakes.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Regardless of the keepsakes Harris decides to take with him to the Midwest, the Warriors’ assistant general manager is guaranteed to bring a history of being the subject of good fortune.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Residents prepared by packing their cars with everything from documents to family keepsakes.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The losses extended to irreplaceable keepsakes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Avoid storing keepsakes, bulky items, formalwear, or unwanted gifts in your closet.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
What happened next turned a simple thrift store visit into a viral moment — and ultimately reunited a celebrated artist with irreplaceable family keepsakes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keepsakes
Noun
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Released commercially in the late 1970s, Post-it Notes became one of the world’s most recognizable office products, fundamentally changing note-taking, collaboration, reminders, and workplace organization.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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But many of the communities along the way offer reminders that the Mother Road once passed through their town.—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Nearby, seasonal treats and activities like ice cream, arcade games, and souvenirs can be found.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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This special edition — adorned with a postcard-style graphics evoking vintage travel souvenirs — stands out as one of the most emblematic pieces from their two-decade partnership.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The tributes and memorials poured in 2009 as he was mourned around the world.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Democrats are also arguing the project violates the Commemorative Works Act, which requires congressional approval for memorials built on or near federal land in Washington.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
28 May 2026
Noun
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While tossing old mementos into a fireplace, Long catches on fire in a wild slapstick sequence.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
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From there, the last leg was an exercise in selfies and group photos in an attempt to capture what the trip had meant to us through visual mementos.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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“Keepsakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsakes. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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