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
More than three weeks have passed since their season ended in Oklahoma City with handshakes and hugs, mementos of an admirable lemons-to-lemonade playoff run.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
Artifacts from Walton’s days as one of the game’s all-time best players, mementos from his road to greatness and, of course, treats from his long, strange trip following the Grateful Dead, are among the nearly 300 items being presented by Hunt Auctions.
—Jay Paris, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Taking place October 26, this Day of the Dead festival celebrates both life and death—and honors those who have passed—with a massive community altar that everyone is invited to decorate with photos of deceased loved ones, marigold flowers, breads, sugar skulls, and other mementos.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Her attacker lies dead on the bed, a raven screams accusations, and the rooms are filled with warped mementos from her psyche.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
Artifacts from Walton’s days as one of the game’s all-time best players, mementos from his road to greatness and, of course, treats from his long, strange trip following the Grateful Dead, are among the nearly 300 items being presented by Hunt Auctions.
—Jay Paris, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Taking place October 26, this Day of the Dead festival celebrates both life and death—and honors those who have passed—with a massive community altar that everyone is invited to decorate with photos of deceased loved ones, marigold flowers, breads, sugar skulls, and other mementos.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Her attacker lies dead on the bed, a raven screams accusations, and the rooms are filled with warped mementos from her psyche.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
Noun
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Lake County’s tree will serve as a reminder of the nation’s Founding Fathers and inspiration to future generations.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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The city sent four email reminders and four invoices to the team.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Johnson’s brother declined to talk when approached outside the E. 174th St. building near West Farms Road where mourners erected a makeshift memorial in Johnson’s honor.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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Platt played up the comedy of the quintessential Jewish outsider in a land of Confederate memorials and drawling manners.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Although you may be tempted to take a souvenir with you, taking any driftwood from the beach is prohibited.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Featuring her husband, Carter Reum, also 44, and their two children, 2-year-old son Phoenix and 19-month-old daughter London, the snaps featured them enjoying meals on their yacht, snorkeling and shopping for souvenirs.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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