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
Rather than mourning, the holiday is about honoring, remembering and joyfully welcoming back the dead with offerings of their favorite foods, drinks, music and personal mementos.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Some of Gilreath’s favorite mementos in the museum are from DeGarmo & Key’s Eddie DeGarmo.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
This note was not the only handwritten memento, prosecutors said — Hernandez Santana appeared to have written his schedule for Friday, the day ABC10’s studios were shot.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Some of Gilreath’s favorite mementos in the museum are from DeGarmo & Key’s Eddie DeGarmo.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
This note was not the only handwritten memento, prosecutors said — Hernandez Santana appeared to have written his schedule for Friday, the day ABC10’s studios were shot.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
Noun
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There are occasional reminders that the Mafia lingers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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These findings are another reminder that war has always been ugly, Binder says.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ghost City Tours said the Capitol has several memorials commemorating events from Tennessee's history.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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Lauder’s recognition comes just four months after her uncle, Leonard, died at age 92 and a few weeks after his memorial in New York City, where upward of 1,300 people across art, fashion and beauty gathered inside the Lincoln Center to celebrate his life and accomplishments.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Animal feed can be purchased for $6 per souvenir cup, with $4 refills.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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With a souvenir cup of full-sugar Coca-Cola, I may have been doomed to crash on song 13.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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