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
Now, this movie memento is a whopping 45% off.
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Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
After Perry died in October 2023, fans paid tribute to the late actor, placing flowers, notes and other mementos outside 90 Bedford.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
That football peacefully resided last week in Keion White’s locker as a memento from his first career takeaway.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025
Dahl opened her heart in interviews and gave Wolfinger and his crew access to mementos and stories.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
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Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
After Perry died in October 2023, fans paid tribute to the late actor, placing flowers, notes and other mementos outside 90 Bedford.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
That football peacefully resided last week in Keion White’s locker as a memento from his first career takeaway.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025
Dahl opened her heart in interviews and gave Wolfinger and his crew access to mementos and stories.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
Noun
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Whitmer said the plaza being named after Nick Gilbert is a reminder that the center of Detroit's revival has always been love for family and community and hope for a brighter future.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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At police District Two, where Corder worked, there’s a memorial to him that acts as a daily reminder for those officers.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Shortly before the rally, the American Legion and the Palisades LTRG held a separate memorial at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Swarthmore Avenue.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some have praised the government for investing in synagogue restoration, Holocaust memorials and Jewish cultural life, as well as for maintaining close diplomatic ties with Israel.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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For most fans, bringing home a souvenir from a live sporting event is one of the most exciting things to experience.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Souvenir pin and midway wristband For those looking to go to the Stock Show more than once, a souvenir pin or midway wristband may be the way to go.—
Brayden Garcia
January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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