variants
or mementoes
as in reminders
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 mementos
The T-shirts are coveted mementos of the big day, and longtime participants often have collections of T-shirts from races past.
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AJC.com,
30 June 2026
Remember that these items might be standing in the way of allowing other special mementos to truly shine.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
In the wake of that display, mementoes were also placed by an Antetokounmpo mural in Milwaukee.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
For those who loved her, Princess Diana’s jewels have become precious mementos.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
The countless interactive areas on campus include homages to legendary politicians and activists that inspire the Obamas, plus a wealth of original art, free activities, and mementos from the Obamas' historic two terms in the People's House.
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Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Afterward, Holmes was given the game ball, which will join two state medals and two championship rings as treasured mementos of a special time in his life.
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Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Colleen keeps a curio cabinet full of mementos of a baby loved in her all too short life and beyond.
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Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
6 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.
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Camille Borders,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
Remember that these items might be standing in the way of allowing other special mementos to truly shine.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
In the wake of that display, mementoes were also placed by an Antetokounmpo mural in Milwaukee.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
For those who loved her, Princess Diana’s jewels have become precious mementos.
—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
The countless interactive areas on campus include homages to legendary politicians and activists that inspire the Obamas, plus a wealth of original art, free activities, and mementos from the Obamas' historic two terms in the People's House.
—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Afterward, Holmes was given the game ball, which will join two state medals and two championship rings as treasured mementos of a special time in his life.
—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Colleen keeps a curio cabinet full of mementos of a baby loved in her all too short life and beyond.
—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
6 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mementos
Noun
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Instead of waiting for a customer to ask for help, intelligent systems can provide reminders about upcoming payments, suggest refinancing opportunities, offer budgeting insights or identify financial behaviors that may help improve long-term outcomes.
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Those unexpected reminders can quickly add another layer of confusion and uncertainty to an already difficult situation.
Noun
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In the 1890s, Henry Flagler’s crews leveled a massive burial mound to build his Royal Palm hotel across the river, selling skulls as souvenirs and dumping the rest of the human remains into a sinkhole, never since found.
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And of course, there’s a gift shop to take home some souvenirs.
Noun
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Visitors to the Reykjavík Art Museum can leave their coats, bags, and other belongings in viewable vitrines near the entrance, to serve as something like memorials for those taking in the show.
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In addition to Hegseth blocking the advancement of Black senior officers and presiding over the restoration of Confederate memorials, the Department of Defense has removed tributes to Black heroes in the Pentagon and on department webpages.
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“Mementos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mementos. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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