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
Lawyers for 9/11 families say that the video is not a memento but actually a showcase of potential targets for terrorist attacks.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The journal also includes a pocket, perfect for keeping precious mementos safe and sound.
—Yamillah Hurtado, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This simple memento is just one way the spirit of my alma mater stays alive.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The journal also includes a pocket, perfect for keeping precious mementos safe and sound.
—Yamillah Hurtado, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This simple memento is just one way the spirit of my alma mater stays alive.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
Noun
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Adding medications here does not create reminders.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Put reminders in your calendar.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Cholame memorial, originally erected in 1977 and funded by Japanese businessman Seita Ohnishi, a devoted fan, was recently refurbished to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Dean’s passing.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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It was best put in an amazing talk by Charlie’s wife Erika at Kirk’s memorial.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Everything else was kept for souvenirs.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the procedure will slowly remove the ritual of collecting stamps in a passport book, a popular souvenir among travelers.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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