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 price is believed to be the highest ever paid for basketball memorabilia. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 The memory could be a photograph, a vide, an audio recording, a letter, a program, a piece of memorabilia, a file on a phone, or just the memory itself typed out. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 During her tenure, Green created a museum of fragrance, with more than 2,000 pieces of memorabilia. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Covering two floors with expansive views of the Hills, the office doubles as a museum for memorabilia that chronicles the adventures of Hollywood’s most consequential childhood besties. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 The actress donated much of her memorabilia to the Academy’s Margaret Herrick Library. — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Stones Ahead, billed as the largest public exhibition of Stones memorabilia). — Jim Beaugez, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026 Part of Tremors’ charm was its large bar surrounded by memorabilia, including a vintage exercise bike. — Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 John Williams had pulled up to the Waffle House in the heart of downtown Atlanta in a 1972 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, the kind of car that, on this particular morning, felt almost like another piece of Outkast memorabilia. — Ernie Suggs, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
  1. souvenir
  2. memorial
  3. tribute
  4. reminder
  5. commemorative
Noun
  • As with any important Christie’s exhibition, an accompanying catalog makes for the ideal souvenir.
    — Tanya Dukes, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Also, a foul ball hit by almost any player would be a nice souvenir.
    — Scott Simon, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of souvenir
Noun
  • The Chicago archdiocese recognized Rubey's work this year by dedicating in his honor a memorial to the lives lost to suicide and their surviving families.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The memorial, which features sculptures of an angel and bronze doves, is located in a cemetery that is also home to the world’s largest Catholic mausoleum.
    — Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of memorial
Noun
  • The most direct tribute to Tippett came in the battle against two giant droids guarding an overlord’s chamber.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The brand reinterpreted the Karakorum, Verone, Himalaya and Tibb jackets, paying tribute to its history, alpine culture and commitment to outfitting expeditions.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • Christa Pike is a reminder that women can commit horrific crimes too.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • That openness is the best thing about Cooked, a record that summons electric Miles and Popol Vuh and the Necks but mostly explores endless emotional ambiguity, offering a reminder that very few sensations are ever pure.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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