keepsakes

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 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 Reduce paper and sentimental clutter by digitizing important documents and selectively preserving meaningful keepsakes. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 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 The same goes for valuable keepsakes that pose a potential security threat, such as pocket knives and wine keys. Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 The flag is tattered not just due to age, but also because refugees cut pieces of the flag as keepsakes. Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 The 60-item collection of baby apparel, accessories, mealtime essentials, keepsakes and gifts combines elevated design, thoughtful functionality and affordable prices. Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keepsakes
Noun
  • There were several reminders in my Notes app to call someone to fix it—Eli maybe or a professional of some sort.
    Téa Mutonji, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If done well, and with a human in the loop, AI could help identify trends in incidents, equipment issues, training gaps, certifications, expiration dates, maintenance reminders and emergency preparedness plan oversights.
    John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The souvenirs are regularly sold on marketplaces and e-commerce sites.
    Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The initiative transformed pins from simple souvenirs into coveted collectibles and helped foster a global community of traders and collectors.
    Danielle Broadway, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • She was charged with depredation against federal property and destruction of veterans’ memorials.
    Liam Scott, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The National Mall memorials are either in the process of being built or are still in the pre-construction phases, with some projects further along than others.
    Mike Stunson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While the top shelves house Hilderbrand’s own novels (and multiple copies of Hilderbrand’s favorite of her books, 28 Summers), the shelves also hold many of her other favorite books and mementos.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Available in pastel pink, neutral beige and classic black colorways, the Speedcat Etoile debuts with a new campaign featuring the Blackpink member in a scene surrounded by youthful nostalgia and personal mementos that shaped her childhood.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

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“Keepsakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsakes. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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