memorabilia

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
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
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
Noun
  • Inter Miami paid tribute to Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, after his death following an illness was announced on Saturday.
    Avi Creditor, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Lupo died in 2020, and the royals shared a tribute to their late pup.
    Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Those moments are sobering reminders of just how thin the margins are for the Phillies rotation, which has been excellent for the most part, though extremely top-heavy.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • While tensions have ramped up between Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi Arabia in recent days, here’s a reminder of the latest developments in the conflict between the US and Iran.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
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

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“Memorabilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorabilia. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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