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 For any soccer fans missing the hype of the World Cup, now is the best time to buy new jerseys and other memorabilia from this year’s competition at a deep discount. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 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 The latest auction news comes after a C-3PO head prop sold for $1,058,400 at Propstore’s entertainment memorabilia live auction in March. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Outerstuff will feature youth merchandise, and Panini will distribute digital trading cards and exclusive card packs while displaying autographed memorabilia. — Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 There is complimentary tea and coffee in the lounge along with a cozy fireplace surrounded by vintage baseball memorabilia, books, and photographs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 According to MatchWornShirt, the sports memorabilia site that is listing the items for sale, the ball is one of only three that were ever produced, with the club’s archives preserving one and the other belonging to Haaland. — Sam Joseph, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Mariska recalled a conversation with a Jayne Mansfield memorabilia collector that set the record straight. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 July 2026 Just a logistical nightmare from top to bottom, but one hell of a piece of memorabilia signed by a UF football program legend. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
  1. souvenir
  2. memorial
  3. tribute
  4. reminder
  5. commemorative
Noun
  • That is a lot of money for a souvenir, even one too large to fit inside most homes.
    — Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
  • Come the weekend, the riverside has recently been closed to traffic, and packed full of food stalls and souvenir sellers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Definition of souvenir
Noun
  • On Sunday afternoon, hundreds of mourners gathered at a memorial at the iconic gate.
    — Geir Moulson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Since 2016, some local alumni and students from Mission Oak High School have been raising awareness in the community and working to establish a memorial at the site.
    — Leqi Zhong, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of memorial
Noun
  • The company served as the title sponsor of All-Star Village from July 11–14 in Philadelphia, filling roughly 500,000 square feet with interactive exhibits, youth baseball activities, player tributes, food vendors, and a family party-like atmosphere.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • Jim Carrey has paid tribute to his The Mask director Chuck Russell, who died Wednesday at the age of 74.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 July 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • For many residents, the extensive defenses are both a reminder of the early days of the war and a source of reassurance that Ukraine is preparing for any future scenarios.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • For Blue Jays fans, the comments served as another reminder of how close Toronto came to ending the franchise's championship drought before falling just short in Game 7.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 25 July 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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