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
From there, walk Nakamise Street for street snacks and souvenirs.
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Visitors today enter through the Nakamise shopping street, which is great for souvenirs and snacks.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond buying thoughtful souvenirs to bring home, there’s always the chance that articles of clothing may catch my eye while shopping.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The Duchess of Sussex also shared glimpses of Australian souvenirs and treats that appeared to be for their kids, including the popular Australian sweet treat Tim Tams, candies, picture books and handwritten cards.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Spend the afternoon on Northwest 23rd Avenue (known as Nob Hill) for boutique shopping, last-minute souvenirs and local brands.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Wander the Northwest 23rd Avenue area, known as Nob Hill, for boutique shopping and easy strolling — great for last-minute souvenirs and local brands.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
This area is great for last-minute souvenirs, local brands and easy strolling.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Visitors today enter through the Nakamise shopping street, which is great for souvenirs and snacks.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond buying thoughtful souvenirs to bring home, there’s always the chance that articles of clothing may catch my eye while shopping.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The Duchess of Sussex also shared glimpses of Australian souvenirs and treats that appeared to be for their kids, including the popular Australian sweet treat Tim Tams, candies, picture books and handwritten cards.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Spend the afternoon on Northwest 23rd Avenue (known as Nob Hill) for boutique shopping, last-minute souvenirs and local brands.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Wander the Northwest 23rd Avenue area, known as Nob Hill, for boutique shopping and easy strolling — great for last-minute souvenirs and local brands.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
This area is great for last-minute souvenirs, local brands and easy strolling.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenirs
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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As the construction site lies between the city hall, which dates back to the Middle Ages, and the town’s medieval defenses, archaeologists expected to uncover historical relics.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is preserving relics from his time across the fort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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This means items like family photos, personal mementos and memorabilia, tchotchkes, and taste-and hobby-specific items should be packed away, Beauchamp says.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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Neighbors stop by to pay their respects, often leaving flowers and other mementos.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Souvenirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenirs. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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