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 Early attendees of the film capitalized on the fanfare and listed exclusive movie memorabilia, including rare filmstrips that were distributed at select screenings. Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 The National returned to the northwest suburb last week, drawing hundreds of dealers and tens of thousands of collectors from across the country for five days of buying, selling and trading sports cards and memorabilia. Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Fireproof Bags store important documents and memorabilia in a reflective and bright design that's easy to grab. ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 New and vintage car shows, forums, memorabilia, parades and vintage racing abound. James Raia, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 Online pre-bidding concludes with a live, in-person auction for the Sanders memorabilia on Tuesday evening. Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 Pathbreaking artist Betye Saar, whose powerful assemblages of racist memorabilia served up scorching commentary on the condition of the Black American—particularly the Black American woman—died on July 26 in Los Angeles. News Desk, Artforum, 28 July 2026 The team can find the medal in a store in the luxury retail corridor at the Waldorf because it’s featured in a fall auction of sports memorabilia. Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 The oldest restaurant in Tuscaloosa is known for its farm-to-table menu of Southern staples, floor-to-ceiling sports memorabilia, and their biscuits. Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
Noun
  • The café-bar is a pleasant enough hangout with slate-gray walls punched with color, shelves of artsy souvenirs, and design magazines worth browsing, but the surrounding streets are stacked with great dining options.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • In El Rosario, the trinkets and souvenirs, the tour-bus parking lots, and even the stable of horses for rent all speak to a symbiosis that has only recently come to be.
    Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • Now the area was ablaze; Aragüés found out not long ago that, sadly, the memorial had burned.
    M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Dennis McKeon, who organizes a Staten Island 9/11 survivor group, similarly told CBS New York that previous mayors and governors attended memorials despite criticism of their records on 9/11 issues.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • After Klee announced his death on July 25, tributes flowed on social media for the little dog whose cancer diagnosis was revealed in May.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The show also featured poignant video tributes to Peart and original drummer John Rutsey, ensuring their legacies were honored.
    David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Pet influencers bring a lot of joy to the internet, but Klee and Simon’s story is a reminder that this joy has its limits.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Peak-season crowds begin to thin, evening breezes feel a little cooler and the countdown to Labor Day serves as a reminder to savor the season before shorter autumn days arrive.
    Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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