mementos

variants or mementoes
plural of memento
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 There’s no harm in holding on to old photos and other mementos from your bygone days. — Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The lobby is rich with family flavor, featuring awards bestowed on Formusa from the Italian government, historic photos, mementos and a wooden table displaying an array of current Marconi offerings, including its signature giardiniera. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 In the past weeks, Durbin had been searching through her Tampa home and storage unit for mementos from her mom, something to remind her of the strong woman who raised two girls alone and later cared for her grandson. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 This fall, for the very first time, the parent company of the designer—who died in 2002 at the age of 79—is throwing open the Blass archives to auction a variety of designs, sketches, and mementos. — Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026 Tight end Travis Kelce doesn’t seem to be one to keep many of his sports mementos, and the proof could be seen in that storage locker full of his goodies that a man happened to find a year ago. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 In addition to etchings and pet nose art, Pratt makes complete keepsake etchings consisting of a pet portrait etching, a pet’s personal item, their paw print and other mementos. — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Flowers, mementos, and symbolism in Oslo In recent days, thousands of people across the country have paid tribute to the popular king by bringing flowers, lighting candles, and leaving messages of condolence. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 9 Sep. 2026 The star has become a makeshift memorial in the days since Parton’s death, where fans have placed flowers, photos, candles, and other mementos. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mementos
Noun
  • The United States has recently experienced both the extraordinary power of travel and some uncomfortable reminders of its vulnerabilities.
    — Rachel J.C. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026
  • On many Nissan vehicles, the maintenance reminders are not automatically programmed.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Ultimately, Taylor’s journey was a lesson in how simple pleasures are often the most enduring souvenirs—internal keepsakes that linger long after the last bag is unpacked.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Affordable and meaningful, omamori make great souvenirs and are traditionally returned to the shrine after a year to be ritually burned in gratitude.
    — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This is Erika Kirk’s life now—traveling across the country as her husband’s proxy at Turning Point, speaking at events that double as memorials, where supporters come to grieve with her.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The move has sparked backlash, with opponents arguing that part of the purpose of the memorials is their subtle intrusion into everyday life.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Mementos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mementos. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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