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 Heritage, by comparison, derives its momentum from a much broader mix of categories, with everything from video games and trading cards to sports memorabilia, coins and fine art contributing to its record-breaking first half. Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 Hernan Romero invested $24,000 in a camper van covered in stickers and Argentine memorabilia that took him 12 hours to finish. Julianna Mejia july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 Best Shopping Plaka Pore over a fascinating array of sand exhibits and pick up memorabilia made with sand, wood, and glass from Milos Sand Gallery. Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 Statues and murals featuring players, stadiums, and schedules lined the walls, while desks were decorated with the colors and memorabilia of favorite clubs and national teams. Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026 Masherah also emphasized keeping Jordan with Upper Deck provides collectors a safe place to acquire authenticated Jordan autographed memorabilia when there are so many fakes and counterfeits floating around. Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 July 2026 Walls lined with Davidson sports memorabilia set the scene for a menu of mid-century classics, from cream cheese–and–olive sandwiches to chocolate malts and Betty Boop sundaes made with black cherry ice cream. Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 The filmmaker, producer and lifelong collector, 45, has spent decades immersed in the world of movie props and memorabilia. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 For the purposes of this article, Americana refers to any piece of memorabilia that dates as far back as the Revolutionary War and the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
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Noun
  • Antique vendors line the square with objects that feel less like souvenirs and more like pieces from someone’s old apartment, old bar, or old life.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Snapchat mastermind and man who gets a lot of money to play soccer, Erling Haaland, is out of the World Cup and headed back to Norway, but not without some souvenirs.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • But what was once a small memorial is now just the base of an old rotary phone without the handset.
    Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The address concluded with a fireworks display over the memorial after storms earlier in the evening cleared.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Call it a coincidence -- or a tribute and celebration, one night early, for English midfielder Jude Bellingham.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
  • Navratilova wiped away tears listening to Noskova’s tribute to her mother.
    Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Fan Fest officials were warning about overheating earlier in the day and issuing reminders about hydrating, which will continue to be important as fans move to Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • But the lawsuit is also a gigantic reminder that Apple is under major pressure from AI in general.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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