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
If someone was caught, and murdered, scraps of their body were circulated as souvenirs and passed down through generations of white families as heirlooms.
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Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
No collecting souvenirs, like flowers or antlers.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
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
In recent years, however, enforcement was sporadic, allowing vendors selling food, souvenirs and other goods to operate near Millennium Park.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Afterward, stroll through historic Yorktown to pick up some souvenirs or grab a bite at Riverwalk Landing, where several restaurants offer views of the York River.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
This special edition — adorned with a postcard-style graphics evoking vintage travel souvenirs — stands out as one of the most emblematic pieces from their two-decade partnership.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Additional costs include meals on your own, souvenirs and tipping your tour guides.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
At Rock Around the Shop, the store will feature a mix of apparel, accessories and souvenirs that capture the irreverent energy of the ride.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
No collecting souvenirs, like flowers or antlers.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
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
In recent years, however, enforcement was sporadic, allowing vendors selling food, souvenirs and other goods to operate near Millennium Park.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Afterward, stroll through historic Yorktown to pick up some souvenirs or grab a bite at Riverwalk Landing, where several restaurants offer views of the York River.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
This special edition — adorned with a postcard-style graphics evoking vintage travel souvenirs — stands out as one of the most emblematic pieces from their two-decade partnership.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Additional costs include meals on your own, souvenirs and tipping your tour guides.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
At Rock Around the Shop, the store will feature a mix of apparel, accessories and souvenirs that capture the irreverent energy of the ride.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenirs
Noun
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To celebrate America's 250th, a grand home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, held reminders of the birth of an entire town while honoring faiths from around the globe.—
Kim Hudson,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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And yet the film weaves in reminders that this wasn’t just a war — that there was a genocide.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Other public recognitions and relics of Kahanamoku’s story exist around Orange County.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Once considered delightfully kitschy relics of suburban Americana, porch geese are waddling their way back into the spotlight.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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Visitors can see nearly 1,300 monuments and memorials.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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So this summer is a season of many memorials.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Colleen keeps a curio cabinet full of mementos of a baby loved in her all too short life and beyond.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Along with recordings, researchers returned with family Bibles, good china, and valuable mementos, including a porcelain pin box given to a Black seamstress by First Lady Edith Wilson.—
Camille Borders,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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“Souvenirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenirs. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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