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
Friends have been stopping by, leaving notes and mementos, trying to make sense of a tragedy that unfolded in just minutes.
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Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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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State deposit schedules don’t always align with the federal timeline but QuickBooks Payroll includes helpful reminders when any tax payments are due.—
Kat Boogaard,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Nearly 66 years later, many Cypriots — including Christodoulides — regard the bases as reminders of their colonial past.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Afternoon Ben Thanh Market is Hồ Chí Minh’s biggest market – a vast maze of 1,500 stalls selling everything from still-twitching fish to electronics and souvenirs.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Like the space bags of infomercials past, this more aesthetic option flattens almost completely, leaving plenty of room for potential souvenirs.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Around the Capitol, a 40-acre park filled with gardens, memorials, and trees planted by visiting dignitaries reflects how deeply greenery shapes this place.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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There are no monuments or memorials to the Nazis.—
Terry Gross,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Mementos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mementos. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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