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 United States has recently experienced both the extraordinary power of travel and some uncomfortable reminders of its vulnerabilities.
    — Rachel J.C. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026
  • On many Nissan vehicles, the maintenance reminders are not automatically programmed.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of reminders
Noun
  • 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
  • Affordable and meaningful, omamori make great souvenirs and are traditionally returned to the shrine after a year to be ritually burned in gratitude.
    — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of souvenirs
Noun
  • This is Erika Kirk’s life now—traveling across the country as her husband’s proxy at Turning Point, speaking at events that double as memorials, where supporters come to grieve with her.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The move has sparked backlash, with opponents arguing that part of the purpose of the memorials is their subtle intrusion into everyday life.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of memorials
Noun
  • There’s no harm in holding on to old photos and other mementos from your bygone days.
    — Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The lobby is rich with family flavor, featuring awards bestowed on Formusa from the Italian government, historic photos, mementos and a wooden table displaying an array of current Marconi offerings, including its signature giardiniera.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of mementos

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“Keepsakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsakes. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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