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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The vast array of gems is a tribute to the maison’s rich history of Art Deco style and its early Egyptian Revival pieces, dating to an era when a new modern style was taking hold just as some antuiquity’s most significant discoveries were captivating the Western imagination.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Elsewhere in his remarks at the ceremony, Beckham paid tribute to his family.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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These relics stand as reminders of those who came before, setting the scene.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Dembele’s subsequent success is an encouraging reminder that, if handled correctly, even the most severe hamstring injury need not have a lasting negative impact on a footballer’s career.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
10 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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