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
As Bob Seger’s star saxophonist for nearly five decades, Reed accumulated a vast trove of musical instruments, rock memorabilia and touring mementos — enough to fill 17 storage units scattered across the country.
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Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
And worse comes a sweep, where our clients are not just suddenly uprooted, but lose their practical items, like clothes and paperwork, and cherished personal mementos.
—Deborah Berkman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The tower of memorabilia includes mementos from Gefroh’s 10 trips to Frisco, Texas, to cheer on North Dakota State in the FCS championship game.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, that memento is lost to time.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
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Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
And worse comes a sweep, where our clients are not just suddenly uprooted, but lose their practical items, like clothes and paperwork, and cherished personal mementos.
—Deborah Berkman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The tower of memorabilia includes mementos from Gefroh’s 10 trips to Frisco, Texas, to cheer on North Dakota State in the FCS championship game.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, that memento is lost to time.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
Noun
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This book is a powerful reminder of the purpose and potential of ritual actions, and what role the arts can serve in our alienated and desacralized times.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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In a city driven by speed and innovation, the brief interactions at the checkout counter offer a reminder to slow down to be seen and heard.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The sound of children playing has given way to the rattle of helium balloons clinging to the memorial for 11-year-old QueenEr’Re Reed.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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As the day continued and police barriers were taken down, witnesses, friends and strangers left flowers and candles on a makeshift memorial on Buford’s front step.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One versatile, wear-with-anything sneaker means more space in your bag for outfits and souvenirs.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The compact pouch unfolds into a surprisingly roomy tote that can handle everything from leftovers and wet ponchos to last-minute Disney souvenirs on the way back to your resort.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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