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
Kids' rooms are another spot where Balagot says a memento wall can work well.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
Along with recordings, researchers returned with family Bibles, good china, and valuable mementos, including a porcelain pin box given to a Black seamstress by First Lady Edith Wilson.
—Camille Borders, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
While tossing old mementos into a fireplace, Long catches on fire in a wild slapstick sequence.
—Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
Seeing her friend Sally wearing a new locket, Meg asked if there was a memento of some sort inside.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
Along with recordings, researchers returned with family Bibles, good china, and valuable mementos, including a porcelain pin box given to a Black seamstress by First Lady Edith Wilson.
—Camille Borders, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
While tossing old mementos into a fireplace, Long catches on fire in a wild slapstick sequence.
—Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
Seeing her friend Sally wearing a new locket, Meg asked if there was a memento of some sort inside.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
Noun
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Two rescues within the past week in San Miguel County are a reminder about preparation in Colorado's mountains as the arrival of warm weather means more people in the mountains.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Whatever the case may be, the final bells are a reminder that the curse has not been lifted.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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For many people, remembrance means attending a vigil, visiting a memorial, reading the names of the 49, or sharing a tribute.—
Jennifer Marcial Ocasio,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Driscoll’s memorial was canceled.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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The olive oil bottles make for great gifts and souvenirs, so pick up a few to take home with you.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Gallup remains the epicenter of trading posts for tourists traveling along Route 66 looking to pick up a Native American souvenir.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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