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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The Czech Republic holds ninth place, with Bohemian crystal as the most popular memento.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Thirty minutes later, devoted fans were still lined up in the lower bowl looking to fill plastic cups with Coliseum dirt for a memento.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2024
However, think twice before sliding a memento box under your bed.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2024
The new ring in her jewelry box features larger gems on a bigger band, while the sentimental memento said to be from William has only a few stones.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Thirty minutes later, devoted fans were still lined up in the lower bowl looking to fill plastic cups with Coliseum dirt for a memento.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2024
However, think twice before sliding a memento box under your bed.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2024
The new ring in her jewelry box features larger gems on a bigger band, while the sentimental memento said to be from William has only a few stones.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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