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
Liebig said the impulse to collect these boxes and other memorabilia can come from nostalgia and general fondness of the brand.
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Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The iconic former Boulder bar, The Dark Horse, is selling some of its eclectic memorabilia.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Guests were treated to casino games, cocktails, dancing and a display of Kiwanis memorabilia.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Cultural references and icons appear in abundance, including comic book heroes, vintage toys and other memorabilia that spark the mind and imagination.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
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Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The iconic former Boulder bar, The Dark Horse, is selling some of its eclectic memorabilia.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Guests were treated to casino games, cocktails, dancing and a display of Kiwanis memorabilia.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Cultural references and icons appear in abundance, including comic book heroes, vintage toys and other memorabilia that spark the mind and imagination.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
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Lighthouse Gifts and Sugarbritches have the kind of beachy treasures, souvenirs, and quirky finds that make visitors want to browse for hours.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Spend the afternoon on Northwest 23rd Avenue (known as Nob Hill) for boutique shopping, last-minute souvenirs and local brands.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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However, the sale and redevelopment became controversial as many pushed for a memorial on the site to honor those lost in the incident, The Real Deal reports.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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There was an emotional memorial in her honor near her home in September.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Seen from behind, the gown descended into a waterfall drapery with overlapping layers of white and green satin—a tribute to the colors of the Pakistani flag.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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There will also be in-person tributes to filmmakers Gianfranco Rosi and Caveh Zahedi.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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That air purifier is still on, every filter change a reminder that nothing about the device, designed to keep me safe, is recyclable.—
Abigail Stone,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The half-dozen screens punctuating the show with this gesture offer potent and campy but all-too-serious reminders that anger and nostalgia for a world of white supremacy are not dead.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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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 23 Apr. 2026.
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