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
From there, the last leg was an exercise in selfies and group photos in an attempt to capture what the trip had meant to us through visual mementos.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Pregnancy mementos take myriad forms.
—Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Before bed, Agnes adds Garth’s cigarette stub to her grab bag of mementos.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Over a lifetime, filmmaker Lynne Sachs has collected business cards—mementos of brief exchanges with strangers—and selects seven to uncover why these moments have lingered so vividly in her memory.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Along with exhibits of skeletons, mummies, and Revolutionary War mementos, the museum included an entire floor of dioramas and panoramic paintings.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Each guest will end the party with a pile of mementos to take home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
In Europe, rivers running dry after yet another heat wave are once again revealing mementos left behind by sufferers of historic droughts past.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
This means items like family photos, personal mementos and memorabilia, tchotchkes, and taste-and hobby-specific items should be packed away, Beauchamp says.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Pregnancy mementos take myriad forms.
—Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Before bed, Agnes adds Garth’s cigarette stub to her grab bag of mementos.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Over a lifetime, filmmaker Lynne Sachs has collected business cards—mementos of brief exchanges with strangers—and selects seven to uncover why these moments have lingered so vividly in her memory.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Along with exhibits of skeletons, mummies, and Revolutionary War mementos, the museum included an entire floor of dioramas and panoramic paintings.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Each guest will end the party with a pile of mementos to take home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
In Europe, rivers running dry after yet another heat wave are once again revealing mementos left behind by sufferers of historic droughts past.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
This means items like family photos, personal mementos and memorabilia, tchotchkes, and taste-and hobby-specific items should be packed away, Beauchamp says.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mementos
Noun
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That Pawlikowski is telling a story of actual historical figures proves a fascinating challenge for a filmmaker who has previously invented characters to serve as historical reminders.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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There is strong work being done in areas such as text-messaging interventions for youth diabetes (reminders to check blood sugars) and emerging efforts with biometric data collection.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The best souvenirs on the Big Island include Kaʻū coffee and local macadamia nut products.—
Kait Hanson,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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At Rock Around the Shop, the store will feature a mix of apparel, accessories and souvenirs that capture the irreverent energy of the ride.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The idea of a waiting period is common for monuments and memorials.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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The committees worked closely together to see what design ideas should be added and toured other memorials to gather inspiration and ensure each branch was represented.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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“Mementos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mementos. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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