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
Each shelf conveniently comes with a lipped edge to help keep valuable photographs, mementos, vases, and more in place.
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Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Choosing any two of Augustus' four mementos will serve you well.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
But Aquinas insists that physical remains really are more like mementos of the deceased than parts of them.
—Therese Cory, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
Few pop culture mementos have illustrated this point with as much humor, and this one did it in under four minutes.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Choosing any two of Augustus' four mementos will serve you well.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
But Aquinas insists that physical remains really are more like mementos of the deceased than parts of them.
—Therese Cory, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
Few pop culture mementos have illustrated this point with as much humor, and this one did it in under four minutes.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
Noun
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The panel closed with a reminder that success isn’t just about individual achievement but also about building meaningful relationships.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2025
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Forecasting stock swings in the short term is a mug's game, so the recent stock declines provide a reminder to keep enough safe assets to fund short-term liabilities.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The central portion of the memorial will contain a reflection pool where the club’s dance floor was located.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2025
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Not quite 24 hours later, Duarte Matarese found herself in front of the West York Borough Police Department visiting a memorial of flowers, candles and balloons set up by community members.—
Maya Eaglin,
NBC News,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Molaro provided his show souvenir: the Cooper tea dish.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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There are upscale shops and spots to get souvenirs unique to the Royal Hawaiian.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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