as in reminders
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
kept their love letters as souvenirs of their courtship
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Recent Examples of souvenirs
That spending covers everything from the 48,000 hotel stays at a time when bookings are light ahead of hurricane season, restaurant meals and dining, take-home souvenirs, ground and air transportation, and even salsa dancing lessons.
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Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Before or after your hike, swing by the gift shop and artisan center to pick up a few souvenirs to remember your trip to this pocket of Virginia.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The city used to collect a percentage of sales revenue from tickets, souvenirs, parking, concessions and suites from events at Joe Louis Arena.
—Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Sarah Michelle Gellar has plenty of souvenirs from the '90s.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Parker Ashton-Youngs Longmont, CO Parker bought these earrings at the base of Kilimanjaro, proving that adventure souvenirs always make for stellar accessories.
—Matt Nager, Outside, 1 Sep. 2025
The two first encountered each other when Majchrzak was signing souvenirs for the crowd, after Majchrzak’s second round win against Karen Khachanov on Thursday.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Besides, that way there’s plenty of luggage space for tchotchkes and souvenirs.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Lunardelli salvages them and transforms them into beautiful objects—keepsake souvenirs that are unlike anything else in Venice.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Before or after your hike, swing by the gift shop and artisan center to pick up a few souvenirs to remember your trip to this pocket of Virginia.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The city used to collect a percentage of sales revenue from tickets, souvenirs, parking, concessions and suites from events at Joe Louis Arena.
—Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Sarah Michelle Gellar has plenty of souvenirs from the '90s.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Parker Ashton-Youngs Longmont, CO Parker bought these earrings at the base of Kilimanjaro, proving that adventure souvenirs always make for stellar accessories.
—Matt Nager, Outside, 1 Sep. 2025
The two first encountered each other when Majchrzak was signing souvenirs for the crowd, after Majchrzak’s second round win against Karen Khachanov on Thursday.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Besides, that way there’s plenty of luggage space for tchotchkes and souvenirs.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Lunardelli salvages them and transforms them into beautiful objects—keepsake souvenirs that are unlike anything else in Venice.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenirs
Noun
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Performances at Aston Villa and at home to Liverpool were vivid reminders of spirit and commitment, which couldn’t be taken for granted after the energy-sapping nature of Isak’s long goodbye.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The charred shell of his car, motorcycle and chimney of his house and the rest of the debris still haven’t been cleaned up, persistent reminders of what was.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now supposedly dying from some terminal illness, Julian has gone total hermit mode inside of his cluttered London apartment, where the walls are festooned with the relics of his success and the backrooms are a junk pile of painful memories.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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Many of these local gems are cozy relics that house unique pieces that evoke a sense of nostalgia, hold a coveted aesthetic or have historical significance.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Remember the 9/11 terror attacks and their memorials here.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now, with two memorials in the Queen City, placed 51 years after the crash that affected so many families, it will long be remembered.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The journal also includes a pocket, perfect for keeping precious mementos safe and sound.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In fact, digital assets can include a broad spectrum of information and property from financial information—bank accounts, financial records, and retirement portals—to personal mementos, including photos and videos.—
Jamie Hopkins,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Souvenirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenirs. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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