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
If a church building closes, artwork, devotional items and other mementos are first offered to a neighboring parish and then to any parish in the Diocese.
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Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The 1,500-square-foot (140 square-meter) exhibit features family photos, mementos and short bios of the Nisei men shared by their relatives to ensure that stories of past bravery endure for younger generations, especially as questions of nationality still persist.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
His office sports such mementoes as a real saber-tooth tiger skull.
—Luke Burbank, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Worthy will also be on hand to offer game analysis, mingle with attendees, and sign more than a few basketballs as mementos.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
As Bob Seger’s star saxophonist for nearly five decades, Reed accumulated a vast trove of musical instruments, rock memorabilia and touring mementos — enough to fill 17 storage units scattered across the country.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
And worse comes a sweep, where our clients are not just suddenly uprooted, but lose their practical items, like clothes and paperwork, and cherished personal mementos.
—Deborah Berkman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The tower of memorabilia includes mementos from Gefroh’s 10 trips to Frisco, Texas, to cheer on North Dakota State in the FCS championship game.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Over-Styling Your Shelves Styling your shelves with personal mementos, vintage treasures, and more can give your home an eclectic aesthetic—but don't overdo it.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The 1,500-square-foot (140 square-meter) exhibit features family photos, mementos and short bios of the Nisei men shared by their relatives to ensure that stories of past bravery endure for younger generations, especially as questions of nationality still persist.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
His office sports such mementoes as a real saber-tooth tiger skull.
—Luke Burbank, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Worthy will also be on hand to offer game analysis, mingle with attendees, and sign more than a few basketballs as mementos.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
As Bob Seger’s star saxophonist for nearly five decades, Reed accumulated a vast trove of musical instruments, rock memorabilia and touring mementos — enough to fill 17 storage units scattered across the country.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
And worse comes a sweep, where our clients are not just suddenly uprooted, but lose their practical items, like clothes and paperwork, and cherished personal mementos.
—Deborah Berkman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The tower of memorabilia includes mementos from Gefroh’s 10 trips to Frisco, Texas, to cheer on North Dakota State in the FCS championship game.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Over-Styling Your Shelves Styling your shelves with personal mementos, vintage treasures, and more can give your home an eclectic aesthetic—but don't overdo it.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mementos
Noun
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There are many apps available that introduce delays and reminders not to use your phone.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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To many Brazilians, these movies served as reminders of what could have been had former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, himself a retired Army captain and a dictatorship nostalgic, succeeded in his 2022 attempt at a coup d’etat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The behemoth roadside spectacle also welcomes travelers with dozens of gas pumps, a grinning beaver mascot, and a country-store-feeling home section stocked with over-the-top souvenirs.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Plan a day—and bring an extra suitcase—for souvenirs.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The area where people used to leave trinkets and memorials is already shielded from view by a solid wall of purple tarp that keeps anyone from seeing inside — but there are still a few memorial items, including flags, outside.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jackson's extended funeral services and public memorials began last week in Chicago, with his body lying in repose for public viewing at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Mementos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mementos. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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