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 He is still spoken about in the media and pop culture, with his image often emblazoned on T-shirts, posters and other memorabilia. Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Owned by third-generation publican Brian McMullan, the venue is filled with personal touches, including dark wood interiors, vintage photographs, and Irish memorabilia. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026 Ahead of this year’s World Cup, Pelé’s 1958 World Cup Final shirt is heading to auction, in what could become one of the most valuable items of memorabilia from the famed player to hit the block. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 June 2026 Upon the author/illustrator’s death in 1991 and in the years following, the family also donated a large part of his archives–drawings, notebooks, memorabilia–to UC San Diego. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for memorabilia
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Noun
  • If someone was caught, and murdered, scraps of their body were circulated as souvenirs and passed down through generations of white families as heirlooms.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • The village boutiques scattered along the sloping cobblestone alleys are just a five-minute stroll away, and offer the standard unremarkable Provence souvenirs—traditional fabrics, yellow pottery, straw bags, and sweet-smelling soaps.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The memorial includes the date of the attack in both the Gregorian and Jewish calendars and was lined with small stones.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
  • Land said the Sherman tank, purchased in 1952 for $100, serves as a memorial for all veterans of WWII and the VFW, and was Crown Point’s first city park.
    Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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 11 Jun. 2026.

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