Synonyms of memento

memento

noun

mə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reminder
• memorial
• souvenir
• token
• monument
• keepsake
• commemorative
• tribute
• remembrance
• relic
• memorabilia
• marker
• landmark
• vestige
• testimonial
• cairn
• cenotaph

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of memento

My father did not like clutter and as such did not save many knickknacks and mementoes. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Seaver, who died in 2020, left most of his personal mementos to the Hall of Fame, including balls and jerseys from his most famous victories, knee pads that protected him from raspberries in his famous drop-and-drive delivery. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

The makeup artist recently shared some mementos from working with the actress, 51. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

The T-shirts are coveted mementos of the big day, and longtime participants often have collections of T-shirts from races past. — AJC.com, 30 June 2026

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