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 events also feature memorabilia displays, VIP meet-and-greet opportunities, costume contests and more, as detailed on the tour website.
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The confrontation occurred in 2023, when Gastineau—who was wearing a microphone—tracked Favre down at a Chicago sports memorabilia show.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
To pay for Johnathan's treatment, Nick Benz-Bushling sold some of the rare Stephen King memorabilia that decorates their home.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
The glasses are one of the most recognizable personal items of Lennon memorabilia.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The confrontation occurred in 2023, when Gastineau—who was wearing a microphone—tracked Favre down at a Chicago sports memorabilia show.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
To pay for Johnathan's treatment, Nick Benz-Bushling sold some of the rare Stephen King memorabilia that decorates their home.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
The glasses are one of the most recognizable personal items of Lennon memorabilia.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
Noun
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Everything else was kept for souvenirs.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the procedure will slowly remove the ritual of collecting stamps in a passport book, a popular souvenir among travelers.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During a private memorial, a huge floral tribute on the grounds of the mansion spelled out, 'OZZY F---ING OSBOURNE', on the banks of the Osbournes' lake.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Over $14,000 has been raised towards Jones’ memorial since his mother set up a GoFundMe.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Gregory’s Vice Principals co-star Walton Goggins also paid the late actress tribute.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Several successors aiming for a similar cocktail of horror and comedy have paid tribute to the Bride, from Young Frankenstein (1974) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) to Bride of Chucky (1998) and a run of DC Comics (and James Gunn's accompanying Creature Commandos series).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the incident, calling it a stark reminder of the daily risks officers face.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After days of explosive online back-and-forth with Nicki Minaj (and a few jabs tossed toward JT), the Bronx rapper hopped on social media with her first video addressing the fiasco that was equal parts warning and reminder.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Memorabilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorabilia. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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