keepsakes

noun

plural of keepsake
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 Ultimately, Taylor’s journey was a lesson in how simple pleasures are often the most enduring souvenirs—internal keepsakes that linger long after the last bag is unpacked. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Individuals and groups choose a piece and paint it, making gifts and keepsakes for family and friends. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026 Mixing meaningful keepsakes with purely decorative objects can create a display that feels sweet and personal without feeling overly curated. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026 There is also a Nespresso Coffee Bar, with complimentary sampling, while Abbode Customization will be available daily, featuring complimentary embroidery transforming Abbode purchases from throughout the carousel into personalized keepsakes. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 She was inspired to make the move after attending a recent fan convention and understanding what these keepsakes mean to the devotees who bring them home. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Her husband and sons were at the home this morning, laying keepsakes on the doorstep, but did not want to speak. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Family Heirlooms Family heirlooms like wedding keepsakes, fine china, and artwork are some of the most difficult items to part ways with. — The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026 The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keepsakes
  1. reminders
  2. souvenirs
  3. memorials
  4. mementos
Noun
  • The way a book has been handled, underlined, and annotated, as well as the creases in the corners of pages, are reminders of this dispute and of the reader’s assertion of ownership that will remain forever on their bookshelves.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Today, Pike Park and the recreation center are among the last physical reminders of Little Mexico.
    — Alexis Guerrero, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of reminders
Noun
  • One block north is Marion Square and the weekend farmer’s market for all sorts of nibbles and souvenirs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The entrance and exits of Prambanan are also cluttered with vendors selling souvenirs and cold drinks — offering a good opportunity to pick up a bottle of water.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of souvenirs
Noun
  • The highway running parallel to Gaza, where militants gunned down people trying to flee, is dotted with memorials.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Jerusalem — Three years to the minute after the start of the deadliest single day in Israel’s history, the country marked the somber occasion with a series of ceremonies, memorials and protests at more than 400 locations.
    — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of memorials
Noun
  • Dennis Franchione’s legacy At Franchione’s house in Horseshoe Bay, his office was full of mementos from a coaching career that spanned 40 years.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Many brought flowers, cards and mementos and placed them in a makeshift memorial near the home.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of mementos

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“Keepsakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsakes. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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