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
To make the most of them, sprinkle these special mementos throughout your space, rather than relegating your heirlooms to one area, room, or display case.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
Commemorative Swag: Take home exclusive CNBC Pro LIVE merchandise as a memento of this unforgettable experience.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
The kit includes everything a mom needs to create a lasting memento, including a beautiful frame.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
The first stanza plunges into the picture, construing it both as a visual object and as the memento of a physical experience.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
Commemorative Swag: Take home exclusive CNBC Pro LIVE merchandise as a memento of this unforgettable experience.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
The kit includes everything a mom needs to create a lasting memento, including a beautiful frame.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
The first stanza plunges into the picture, construing it both as a visual object and as the memento of a physical experience.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
Noun
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On days and nights like these — where sleep feels impossible, and exhaustion sets in — there’s one gentle reminder that may help: rest, even without sleep, is still invaluable.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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And while the interests of international law look unlikely to be served over the next four days, the trip, by virtue of its singularity, acts as a reminder of the new international constraints under which Israel’s leader now operates.—
Andrew Carey,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pretty much everything was gone except there was a white obelisk in memorial of the people who had passed there.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The goal is to get the memorial built in time for Veterans Day 2026, Lewis said.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Looking for some spooky souvenirs to bring back home?—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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On your drive, stop in the iconic Rain Barrell Village to buy kitschy souvenirs or handcrafted pieces from local artisans.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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