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memorabilia

noun

Definition of memorabilianext
as in souvenir
objects or materials that are collected because they are related to a particular event, person, etc.; things collected as souvenirs a display of sports memorabilia She collects Beatles memorabilia.

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Recent Examples of memorabilia The artist, who was present at their wedding, earlier this year created a one-of-one trading card with Towns’s portrait for the sports memorabilia brand Topps. — Clara Hillis, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 The White Sox senior director of design services, Ramos' office is a treasure trove of branding and memorabilia, especially the game day giveaways. — Sara MacHi, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Keith Potger, curator of Judith Durham’s estate memorabilia, donated the rare film. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026 The preview center will include scale model of the stadium, a display celebrating the club’s history, memorabilia and a collection of jerseys from the team’s 12-year history in Sacramento. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Through Collect Originals, a user might one day find Tom Brady chatting with Chris Costa, co-founder of CardVault by Tom Brady, about the seven-time Super Bowl winner’s card and memorabilia collection. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 What the room reveals about Jimmy Buffett The room is lined with vinyl records from Buffett’s personal collection and other memorabilia that reveal snapshots of his life and music. — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2026 In the same post, Ponder shared more details about what was stolen from Marcis’ residence, including racing memorabilia, firearms and other valuables. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2026 The FanCash program is especially useful for those interested in sports memorabilia, apparel and other Fanatics products. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
  1. souvenir
  2. memorial
  3. tribute
  4. reminder
  5. commemorative
Noun
  • The on-site boutique makes a great spot to score a Boston souvenir for the budding Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, or Katherine Johnson in your life.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone also took the chance to line up for colorful sketches as a party souvenir, outfitted in their most vibrant Herrera dresses and jackets.
    — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of souvenir
Noun
  • But in the meantime, before all these cosmic, life-and-death questions can be answered, this episode of Lanterns makes for a meaningful memorial to a deeply imperfect hero.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • But Trump’s obsession with these vulgar memorials to his own vanity is a reminder of the darkness around him, of his hostility to democracy, his loathing of honor, and his disordered mind.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of memorial
Noun
  • The tribute and the timing — Bell is in pre-production for Free Fall, a thriller planned as her feature debut as a director — felt perfect.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • On Wednesday, former MLB outfielder Brandon Barnes posted an emotional tribute to Wolfe on Facebook.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • But there is one striking reminder of how much time has passed.
    — Ubah Ali, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But the opener is a reminder of everything this return was always going to entail.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of reminder
Noun
  • In addition to the Cash App Card Presale, fans who purchase tour merchandise using their Cash App Card will receive a free commemorative Don't Be Dumb album on vinyl featuring an exclusive, limited edition design (while supplies last).
    — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of commemorative

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“Memorabilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorabilia. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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