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
Travelers who have spent the past several years scrutinizing where their food, clothing and home goods come from are now applying the same questions to their vacation memorabilia.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Making jewelry out of vintage memorabilia is even more challenging, as Villa is adamant about respecting the integrity of the original pieces.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
George Floyd's girlfriend, Courteney Ross, delivered books to one of the many stands that held memorabilia about a man whose death changed a city and a nation.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 25 May 2026
Or are Mario Bros memorabilia and Pokémon cards the new cultural touchstones?
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 25 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Making jewelry out of vintage memorabilia is even more challenging, as Villa is adamant about respecting the integrity of the original pieces.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
George Floyd's girlfriend, Courteney Ross, delivered books to one of the many stands that held memorabilia about a man whose death changed a city and a nation.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 25 May 2026
Or are Mario Bros memorabilia and Pokémon cards the new cultural touchstones?
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
Noun
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As more travelers ditch tourist traps in favor of authentic experiences, craft markets have become one of the most rewarding ways to see the real side of a destination — and bring home a souvenir that actually means something.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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GetYourGuide’s data showing a 66% jump in workshop bookings between summer 2024 and summer 2025 is the clearest sign yet that the souvenir economy is being reshaped from the demand side.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Howard University historian Edna Greene Medford sees the memorial as a stage for America's changing ideas of freedom.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Yet for an artist who spent a lifetime insisting that viewers become active participants rather than passive spectators, the exhibition arrives not simply as a memorial, but as a reminder of how much Le Parc influenced contemporary art.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 May 2026
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After the news of Canty's murder, her friends and family shared tributes in her honor, celebrating her impact on Atlanta's nightlife.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Dal Bello made sure to pay tribute to one of his brother Kai’s best friends, Braun Levi, who was killed by an alleged driver under the influence on May 4, 2025, weeks before his high school graduation and months after his family lost their home in the Palisades fire.—
Sam Mulick,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Police and fire rescue experts say this is also serves a reminder to always wear personal flotation devices in and around rivers, creeks, ditches and lakes.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The distant rumble of the Central line is a reminder that the real world lurks outside this cosseted haven.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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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).—
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 7 Jun. 2026.
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