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 president keeps a gift-shop like stock of memorabilia in a study adjacent to the Oval Office.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Through the end of July, hotel guests can explore a collection of rare and sought-after soccer memorabilia curated by Damian, alongside a dedicated vintage soccer shirt concierge service offering access to collectible jerseys sourced from around the world.
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Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Starter jackets and legend-era jerseys Vintage sports apparel sits where fandom, nostalgia, streetwear and memorabilia all overlap.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Beyond the peak summer months, the cafes, restaurants and small shops selling memorabilia are quieter.
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Helen Iatrou,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Through the end of July, hotel guests can explore a collection of rare and sought-after soccer memorabilia curated by Damian, alongside a dedicated vintage soccer shirt concierge service offering access to collectible jerseys sourced from around the world.
—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Starter jackets and legend-era jerseys Vintage sports apparel sits where fandom, nostalgia, streetwear and memorabilia all overlap.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Beyond the peak summer months, the cafes, restaurants and small shops selling memorabilia are quieter.
—
Helen Iatrou,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for memorabilia
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
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During the trip, Carpenter bought Nick, who was 10 at the time, a train whistle souvenir.
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According to the league, the drink will be available at Padres, Marlins and A's games (anything to put butts in seats at the last two parks) and select minor league stadiums, and will be served in a souvenir cup.
Noun
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The memorial had poignant moments.
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Congress named the performing arts venue as a living memorial to Kennedy in 1964, the year after he was assassinated.
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Middleton later donned the heirloom earrings on her 14th Remembrance Sunday since marrying Prince William in a poignant tribute to her late mother-in-law.
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His Waffle House mural is both a tribute to a beloved Atlanta institution and a reminder that public art can be every bit as thoughtful and layered as artwork hanging inside a gallery.
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Both human and artificial, and tantalizingly difficult to parse, the screams puncture the track’s otherwise steamy atmosphere, like a reminder of reality in the middle of a dreamy reverie.
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Need a reminder of what the festivities and events mean for traffic and road shutdowns and detours?
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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).
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“Memorabilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorabilia. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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