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 Archive Room is painted blue and filled with Disney parks memorabilia he’s collected over the years, including his ticket stubs, which are safely stored in a fillable glass lamp.
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Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
This adorable cloud pillow shows Harry’s iconic lightning bolt scar and is a seriously cute addition to any fan’s collection of memorabilia.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026
And Just Like That, including designer clothing, Manhattan-traversing stilettos, kitschy furniture, and memorabilia from Big’s death.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Locals recommend HaHa Pizza, with a hippie-theme atmosphere (and Grateful Dead memorabilia).
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
This adorable cloud pillow shows Harry’s iconic lightning bolt scar and is a seriously cute addition to any fan’s collection of memorabilia.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026
And Just Like That, including designer clothing, Manhattan-traversing stilettos, kitschy furniture, and memorabilia from Big’s death.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Locals recommend HaHa Pizza, with a hippie-theme atmosphere (and Grateful Dead memorabilia).
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
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Recently, Citizens Bank Park and the Phillies rolled out their new dugout cooler cups, a powder blue and maroon beverage cup that fans were excited to use for cocktails and specialty drinks and take home with them as a souvenir after sipping at the park.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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For the capsule, Serre added signature elements of her brand to the Mona Lisa, using her signature upcycling methods and reworking existing Louvre museum shop merchandise, such as T-shirts and souvenir medals, into new garments and objects.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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In front of the memorial, a small gray cat sits in the rain before wandering to the front door of the gray and white home, curling near the entrance where blood had been spattered just weeks earlier.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Responders in Martinez first organized a memorial for the 20th anniversary in 1996, pitching in funds to build a monument and plaque.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Highlights include a June 13 anniversary celebration with Jungle Fire, Healing Gems and DJ Liza Richardson; a tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder with DJ Spinna, Monalisa and MC Cognito; and a tribute to Roy Ayers led by composer Sly5thAve with a 12-piece ensemble including drummer Kassa Overall.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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All week, the British press has been awash with tributes to Attenborough, who has been making and presenting nature documentaries for decades.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Even though the major indices recovered mostly by the close, the intraday damage in semis, small caps, and long-duration growth stocks was a reminder of how quickly a narrow, crowded market can unwind when investors head for the exit.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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In a world living in the shadow of the mushroom cloud, the vault was a grim reminder that after nearly two hundred years, the American experiment needed to be defended.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 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 14 May. 2026.
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