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
Once used to break down a language barrier and celebrate a new Colombian employee, the paper and flag are now mementos of Alejandro Toro Sepulveda.
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Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 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
In the December chill, Spurlock watched her son’s friends from a church group in Midland, where Bullock grew up, decorate the cross with photos and mementos from a life cut short.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
At Pe Erre Domino Club in Humboldt Park, husband and wife co-owners Roberto Rivera and Miriam Velez have adorned the walls with treasured possessions and mementos of Puerto Rico's beloved native son, Bad Bunny.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Courtesy Jeremy Hansen All four astronauts plan to bring small tokens and mementos on their flight around the moon.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
According to Harty, heirloom furniture pieces, artwork, family photos, or travel mementos make a home feel lived-in and encourage conversations.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
So Love breaks out the old notebooks and photos, the gig flyers and mementos, and reminisces.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
The mementoes placed on Orion will commemorate the historic nature of the mission, which takes place during the year of the United States' 250th anniversary.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 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
In the December chill, Spurlock watched her son’s friends from a church group in Midland, where Bullock grew up, decorate the cross with photos and mementos from a life cut short.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
At Pe Erre Domino Club in Humboldt Park, husband and wife co-owners Roberto Rivera and Miriam Velez have adorned the walls with treasured possessions and mementos of Puerto Rico's beloved native son, Bad Bunny.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Courtesy Jeremy Hansen All four astronauts plan to bring small tokens and mementos on their flight around the moon.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
According to Harty, heirloom furniture pieces, artwork, family photos, or travel mementos make a home feel lived-in and encourage conversations.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
So Love breaks out the old notebooks and photos, the gig flyers and mementos, and reminisces.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
The mementoes placed on Orion will commemorate the historic nature of the mission, which takes place during the year of the United States' 250th anniversary.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mementos
Noun
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Each of the time zones Pascal Soriot operates in has offered vivid reminders of the delicate balancing act global business leaders must perform as the world economy transforms around them.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mineral-rich mud pools, thermal baths, and sulfur springs are reminders of the island's volcanic origins.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This will leave you space to bring home the souvenirs that will always remind you of Lisbon.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Downtown Boone is the perfect place to go for souvenirs from your time in Western North Carolina.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Social media saw an outpouring of memorials and tributes from politicians and public figures alike eulogizing Jackson and his long career of advocacy.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Inside Iran, memorials for those killed continue across the country.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Mementos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mementos. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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