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
Furniture and personal mementos became art and part of the experience, discovering new things to capture the eye in each room.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
This note was not the only handwritten memento, prosecutors said — Hernandez Santana appeared to have written his schedule for Friday, the day ABC10’s studios were shot.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Someone who spends hundreds of hours inside a game often wants a virtual memento of that time.
—Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Lawyers for 9/11 families say that the video is not a memento but actually a showcase of potential targets for terrorist attacks.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
This note was not the only handwritten memento, prosecutors said — Hernandez Santana appeared to have written his schedule for Friday, the day ABC10’s studios were shot.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Someone who spends hundreds of hours inside a game often wants a virtual memento of that time.
—Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Lawyers for 9/11 families say that the video is not a memento but actually a showcase of potential targets for terrorist attacks.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
Noun
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Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the incident, calling it a stark reminder of the daily risks officers face.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After days of explosive online back-and-forth with Nicki Minaj (and a few jabs tossed toward JT), the Bronx rapper hopped on social media with her first video addressing the fiasco that was equal parts warning and reminder.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During a private memorial, a huge floral tribute on the grounds of the mansion spelled out, 'OZZY F---ING OSBOURNE', on the banks of the Osbournes' lake.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Over $14,000 has been raised towards Jones’ memorial since his mother set up a GoFundMe.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to the New York Post, visitors broke off parts of the headstone as souvenirs.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Entry fees vary and include a goody bag, souvenir shirt and finisher medal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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