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 Given the complex world-building involved in developing lore and physical memorabilia for the Camp Miasma franchise as well as the matte-glass painting approach, production designers Brandon Tonner-Connolly and Matt Hyland joined forces. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026 Professional Sports Authenticator, a memorabilia authenticator, graded several of the cartridges a perfect 10, a first for Nintendo Entertainment System games, according to the authenticator. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 The sale gives bidders the chance to own costumes, props, personal archives and other rare memorabilia from some of the decade's most beloved television stars. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The platform has an immense range of products available for purchase, ranging from rare coins and sports memorabilia to appliances and furniture. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 Like a bazaar without order to be explored slowly with the pleasure of discovering gifts, memorabilia and items of historical value, Sentir Cubano also has a section aimed at those who have never visited Cuba. — Sarah Moreno august 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The idea isn’t just to play records, but to collect, organize, and show them off like full-sized memorabilia – just scaled down. — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026 The Andy Griffith Museum holds the world’s most comprehensive collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
  1. souvenir
  2. memorial
  3. tribute
  4. reminder
  5. commemorative
Noun
  • The novelty vending machines mold souvenir sculptures — a train car, a gorilla, a bust of Abraham Lincoln — in under a minute, filling a two-sided mold with hot plastic, then hollowing it out with compressed air.
    — Juliet Bennett Rylah, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Your ticket also comes with a commemorative souvenir glass plus access to a variety of new offerings, including a petting zoo, photo booth, games and more.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of souvenir
Noun
  • Now, the state attorney general says the city must pay a fine or face a lawsuit for violating a state law protecting Confederate monuments and other longstanding memorials.
    — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Kennedy attended a private memorial but did not make a public appearance or statement during his visit.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of memorial
Noun
  • So much so that updates about them often came in the form of birthday tributes from both Coigney and Mark.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The track’s tribute was among the highlights of a homecoming weekend for Hamlin, who grew up about 20 minutes from the track.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • Friday provided a brief but clear reminder of what kind of headache that could be for opposing defensive coordinators.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • For the Aspen Historical Society, the bridge is also a reminder of why the city exists in the first place.
    — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 14 Aug. 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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