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
For all other schools, these are souvenirs.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Shop For Unique Gifts Shop the length of Mason Avenue for unique souvenirs.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Check out the general store for souvenirs, grab a burger, and strap on your dancing shoes.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Taking souvenirs isn't allowed It is prohibited to take anything from Augusta National's grounds, including signs, golf balls, flags, and sand.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Browse vendors, pick up souvenirs and take in the atmosphere of one of the city’s oldest gathering spots.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Browse local crafts, snacks and souvenirs — perfect for picking up something special to bring home to Fort Worth.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Signs along Main Street advertise shops like WomanMade Products and hawk souvenirs.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Unlike the recently popular minimalist styles, real home decorating reflects memories, travel, and family—knickknacks, photographs, souvenirs, and heirlooms are embraced and incorporated.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Shop For Unique Gifts Shop the length of Mason Avenue for unique souvenirs.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Check out the general store for souvenirs, grab a burger, and strap on your dancing shoes.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Taking souvenirs isn't allowed It is prohibited to take anything from Augusta National's grounds, including signs, golf balls, flags, and sand.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Browse vendors, pick up souvenirs and take in the atmosphere of one of the city’s oldest gathering spots.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Browse local crafts, snacks and souvenirs — perfect for picking up something special to bring home to Fort Worth.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Signs along Main Street advertise shops like WomanMade Products and hawk souvenirs.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Unlike the recently popular minimalist styles, real home decorating reflects memories, travel, and family—knickknacks, photographs, souvenirs, and heirlooms are embraced and incorporated.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenirs
Noun
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In the weeks after, our communities experienced smaller blackouts — reminders of how fragile our electric system has become.—
Shahana Hanif,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Although secondhand shopping itself has been happening for centuries, these viral videos are vivid reminders that what’s old is new.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ask for a tour, or just linger long enough around these relics, and a staffer will likely share legendary stories of these halls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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While some dams serve critical purposes, protection from flooding and supplying drinking water, along the 80-mile-long Charles River, Kumpf says nearly 20 dams are simply relics of the region's industrial past.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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After his death, people across the country, including in Idaho, held memorials for him, while others who spoke out against Kirk were fired from their jobs or faced other consequences.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Apr. 2026
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Acknowledgment can also feel like the bare minimum, but the fight for it grows increasingly urgent when the American President is knocking down public memorials of slavery like tin ducks in a carnival shooting game.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two days after Israel's barrage, people sifted through the wreckage of their homes, trying to salvage furniture and personal mementos.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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While filming the final season, the actors walked away with mementos.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Souvenirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenirs. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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