variants
or mementoes
as in reminders
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 mementos
This means items like family photos, personal mementos and memorabilia, tchotchkes, and taste-and hobby-specific items should be packed away, Beauchamp says.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Neighbors stop by to pay their respects, often leaving flowers and other mementos.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Their livelihood wasn’t the only thing that was taken away by the fire, Hunter told the outlet that her family also lost several precious family mementos.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Inviting people into your home for the first time nevertheless creates a feeling of vulnerability since guests can learn a lot about the host’s taste, interests and beliefs through the color scheme, the books on the shelves, and the art work and mementos on display.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Then, the family says two others broke through a small window, manhandled their dogs and stole priceless mementos handed down through their family over generations, along with the cash.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Displaying personal collections or meaningful mementos is another great starting point for anyone looking to make their space feel more whimsical.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Two days after Israel's barrage, people sifted through the wreckage of their homes, trying to salvage furniture and personal mementos.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
While filming the final season, the actors walked away with mementos.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Neighbors stop by to pay their respects, often leaving flowers and other mementos.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Their livelihood wasn’t the only thing that was taken away by the fire, Hunter told the outlet that her family also lost several precious family mementos.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Inviting people into your home for the first time nevertheless creates a feeling of vulnerability since guests can learn a lot about the host’s taste, interests and beliefs through the color scheme, the books on the shelves, and the art work and mementos on display.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Then, the family says two others broke through a small window, manhandled their dogs and stole priceless mementos handed down through their family over generations, along with the cash.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Displaying personal collections or meaningful mementos is another great starting point for anyone looking to make their space feel more whimsical.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Two days after Israel's barrage, people sifted through the wreckage of their homes, trying to salvage furniture and personal mementos.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
While filming the final season, the actors walked away with mementos.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mementos
Noun
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Free to Healthy Start participants, the app provides accessible pregnancy and infant health education, program updates, appointment reminders, and links to local and national resources.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nagging reminders of a season lost.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From there, walk Nakamise Street for street snacks and souvenirs.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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The mint julep became the event’s official drink in 1939, when racetrack managers began selling the glasses the drinks were served in as souvenirs.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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The tribute was read aloud at a club meeting that fall, and then some unknown club member filed away the typewritten pages—preserving them in what would become a century-spanning collection of approximately 150 memorials to members of the Ladies Literary Club.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Apr. 2026
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Zoie has also been mentioned in memorials for her grandfather.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mementos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mementos. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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