as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
kept a seashell as a memento of their first meeting, which happened to be at the beach
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Recent Examples of memento
Discover our favorite spaces that combine weathered patinas, nostalgic style, and meaningful mementos with timeless color schemes.
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
Before the journey across the Atlantic, French citizens packed them with gifts and mementos.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Great for wedding inspiration and a memento of their special place for years to come.
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Other significant items Hague brought to space included mission patches and mementos honoring contributions for service members, scientists, and engineers.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
Before the journey across the Atlantic, French citizens packed them with gifts and mementos.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Great for wedding inspiration and a memento of their special place for years to come.
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Other significant items Hague brought to space included mission patches and mementos honoring contributions for service members, scientists, and engineers.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
Noun
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True Engagement At Work Starts With Curiosity The latest Gallup numbers are a reminder that employees want to feel challenged, supported, and connected to something that matters.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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His journey is a reminder that sometimes the most deserving companions just need someone willing to look past the bars.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Those are the stakes of Supermassive Games’ Until Dawn (2015), an interactive horror survival video game in which players take control of eight friends who become stranded at a cabin on Blackwood Mountain during a memorial for their friend’s death and must survive myriad terrors…until dawn.—
Richard Newby,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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González’s presence and relevance in the school goes beyond simply being a namesake or having a memorial in the office with his uniform, military flag and certificates of recognition.—
Amanda Jackson,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2025
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Universal’s new park has the rare opportunity to model that future — building an experience where every corner, every bite, and every souvenir carries the wonder and storytelling power that defines truly great leisure destinations.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Make your own perfume For a truly authentic Bermudian souvenir, stop by the Lili Bermuda Perfumery to create a custom scent or shop their line of handcrafted fragrances inspired by island botanicals.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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