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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Morath’s letter to superintendents was simply a reminder of existing policy, according to the motion.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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But in the pursuit of a quicker and more capable M2, the CS also serves as a reminder that there are some elements of the driving experience that can’t be easily quantified on a spec sheet.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Friends and strangers paid tribute at a growing memorial.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The memorial is in the spring, date not determined yet.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Dove's Nest also sells a cute selection of gifts, high-end housewares, and apparel—the perfect place to fuel up and grab a souvenir.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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There is a new centerpiece in Auriemma’s office, surrounded by the trophies and the souvenir basketballs serving as timeline for his career as the winningest coach, by championships or wins (1,284), in college basketball history, men’s or women’s side.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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