as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
kept a seashell as a memento of their first meeting, which happened to be at the beach
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Recent Examples of memento
Collect flowers, small stones, mementos from trips, and photos to place in your box.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
The images of these two mementos conclude the book.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Tap the Print Store option in the left-hand menu to create physical mementos from your digital images.
—PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
Today, next to the cast of Callie’s foot is an urn with her ashes and a glass curio cabinet filled with mementos including baby shoes.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
The images of these two mementos conclude the book.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Tap the Print Store option in the left-hand menu to create physical mementos from your digital images.
—PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
Today, next to the cast of Callie’s foot is an urn with her ashes and a glass curio cabinet filled with mementos including baby shoes.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
Noun
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That kind of price movement, driven by sentiment rather than fundamentals, is a reminder of how fragile these narratives can be.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Evoking a profound sense of nostalgia, the show was a potent reminder of music's enduring power to connect generations.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
Noun
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If the Post Office name cannot be changed, advocates for the Archie Moore memorial would likely seek a name change of the Ramona Community Library operated by the county of San Diego, Summers said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Prince William placed a bouquet on the memorial and joined the survivors and the families of the victims after the ceremony at a private reception.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Memorabilia, souvenirs, and keepsakes take us back in time.—
Margot Singer
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Members volunteered at the ticket table, concessions, and souvenir table..—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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