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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
Rather than mourning, the holiday is about honoring, remembering and joyfully welcoming back the dead with offerings of their favorite foods, drinks, music and personal mementos.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Some of Gilreath’s favorite mementos in the museum are from DeGarmo & Key’s Eddie DeGarmo.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Furniture and personal mementos became art and part of the experience, discovering new things to capture the eye in each room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
After the tight end popped the question, a source told PEOPLE that Donna has already begun saving mementos from this era.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
In July, executives and stakeholders came together to bury a time capsule at the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK, containing mementos, documents and messages from RJC members to symbolize an ongoing commitment to ethical standards in the jewellery and watch industry.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The journal also includes a pocket, perfect for keeping precious mementos safe and sound.
—Yamillah Hurtado, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Some of Gilreath’s favorite mementos in the museum are from DeGarmo & Key’s Eddie DeGarmo.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Furniture and personal mementos became art and part of the experience, discovering new things to capture the eye in each room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
After the tight end popped the question, a source told PEOPLE that Donna has already begun saving mementos from this era.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
In July, executives and stakeholders came together to bury a time capsule at the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK, containing mementos, documents and messages from RJC members to symbolize an ongoing commitment to ethical standards in the jewellery and watch industry.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The journal also includes a pocket, perfect for keeping precious mementos safe and sound.
—Yamillah Hurtado, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mementos
Noun
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Four reminders that in today’s NFL, teams fall in and out of love faster than the lifespan of a TikTok trend.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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However, his path is littered with reminders of his haunted past.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the New York Post, visitors broke off parts of the headstone as souvenirs.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The room is lined with hanging Navajo rugs, prominent among the souvenirs that few will peruse this fall.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Mementos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mementos. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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