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 The museum-like display of 9/11 memorabilia in the Sugar Grove basement is gone. Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Modeled on the premium display systems used to house art and memorabilia, the trunks positioned the sneakers as objects worth collecting. Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Southern Living reported that the restaurant was built in 1889 as a family home, citing the Coastal Star, adding that the restaurant maintains its town pride and features memorabilia, and historical images. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026 Inside, visitors will find a significant slice of Lucas’ private collection, amassed over five decades and spanning art, costumes, movie props and memorabilia, with more than 1,300 objects currently displayed across 30 galleries. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 There are plenty of Ostalgie museums in today’s united Germany, furnished with memorabilia of the German Democratic Republic, from twigs of barbed wire to Trabant gearboxes. Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026 The auction houses are experiencing soaring activities in the luxury category and according to an ArtTactic report, collectibles such as watches, design and memorabilia grew by 25 percent in the first half of 2026. Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 What later became its most enduring calling card—the memorabilia—arrived almost by accident. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 Porto is quite good as young Jake, as is Hamish Linklater as a rather zealous collector of serial killer memorabilia. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
Noun
  • Edible souvenirs also beat handing your group chat another keychain.
    Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Design fans will especially appreciate the rich craft history—and maybe walk away with a furniture souvenir.
    Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Heeding the lessons of 9/11, New Yorkers can create public memorials all around the city that recognize both the full scale of loss and the specific casualties in distinct communities.
    Robert W. Snyder, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • In Franklin Park, Hijas del Pueblo and other community members have kept a temporary memorial at Grand Avenue and Emerson Street to honor Villegas González.
    Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The tribute and the timing — Bell is in pre-production for Free Fall, a thriller planned as her feature debut as a director — felt perfect.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • On Wednesday, former MLB outfielder Brandon Barnes posted an emotional tribute to Wolfe on Facebook.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But there is one striking reminder of how much time has passed.
    Ubah Ali, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But the opener is a reminder of everything this return was always going to entail.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2026.

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