as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
saved the tassel from her mortarboard as a keepsake of her high school graduation
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Recent Examples of keepsake
Wanting to help her through this difficult time, a neighbor and friend, Taylor, gifted Violet a special keepsake in memory of Apollo.
Since Taylor moved in a few months ago, the two have become friends and each other's cat sitters, Violet told Newsweek via TikTok.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
While browsing online for inspiration, O’Malley, a special education teacher from Worcester, Mass., came across a video of someone repurposing a bridesmaid dress into a keepsake.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The luxury egg has become a vehicle for modern gifting—offering beauty, thoughtfulness, and novelty without the long-term commitment of a keepsake.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Here's How Much Items Frequently Left Behind in a Big Move
Everyday items often left behind include keepsakes hidden in hard-to-reach places such as the attic, crawl space, or basement.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
While browsing online for inspiration, O’Malley, a special education teacher from Worcester, Mass., came across a video of someone repurposing a bridesmaid dress into a keepsake.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The luxury egg has become a vehicle for modern gifting—offering beauty, thoughtfulness, and novelty without the long-term commitment of a keepsake.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Here's How Much Items Frequently Left Behind in a Big Move
Everyday items often left behind include keepsakes hidden in hard-to-reach places such as the attic, crawl space, or basement.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keepsake
Noun
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The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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But the Thunder’s utter dismantling of the Wolves in five games should serve as a reminder of the two-way wrecking ball that this team is.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Noun
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These memorials in Senegal and Benin mark the locations where Africans were shipped away from their homelands into chattel slavery.—
Maurice Carlos Ruffin,
Time,
21 May 2025
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The public royal engagement was of a somber nature, as Queen Letizia and King Felipe attended a memorial to pay tribute to the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Looking for some spooky souvenirs to bring back home?—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Major DJs and music artists perform onboard, and guests can visit Squid Ink, the world’s first at-sea tattoo parlor, for a truly unique souvenir.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsake. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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