memorabilia

noun

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 The photos, awards and other memorabilia aren’t just souvenirs of his storied career. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Funds will also be raised by a live Hollywood memorabilia auction, hosted by Heritage Auctions and running through November 14th. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 The day after the album arrives, fans can avail themselves of exclusive memorabilia and a highly limited Perfecth picture disc at select retailers as part of events dubbed HalloQueen. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2026 The site, which has no connection to Fisk, has served as a vehicle for Swann to display his extensive list of memorabilia. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2026 As of Tuesday, no arrests have been announced in the memorabilia rip-off. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is suing HailgateA2 LLC and its owner after several people filed complaints alleging they were scammed out of tickets and memorabilia related to University of Michigan events. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Inside, a large collection of Fab Four memorabilia adorned the walls. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026 Every wager placed gets you FanCash, and it can be used for future memorabilia and merchandise purchases. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
  1. souvenir
  2. memorial
  3. tribute
  4. reminder
  5. commemorative
Noun
  • Though, to be clear, Jackson Hole is doing a lot more than selling tongue-in-cheek souvenir tees to help protect its natural beauty and authentic character as popularity grows.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The photos, awards and other memorabilia aren’t just souvenirs of his storied career.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of souvenir
Noun
  • Xinhua said Wang accompanied Kim to a Korean War memorial in Dandong, where the North Korean leader paid tribute to Chinese People’s Volunteer Army soldiers who fought alongside North Korea during the three-year conflict.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Fellow delivery workers built a memorial outside the grocery store, according to the station.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of memorial
Noun
  • For their collaborative full-length debut, Eris Drew and Octo Octa hunkered down in their New Hampshire cabin to craft a celebratory, sample-heavy tribute to the maximalist dance music of yore.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In the center of the lounge there’s an imposing green marble bar—a tribute to the celebrated Italian architect Piero Portaluppi—that serves as the focal point of the space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • Those words are a powerful reminder that people can be struggling even when those around them see no signs.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But Wednesday night was a reminder none of this happens overnight.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of reminder
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
Definition of commemorative

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“Memorabilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorabilia. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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