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
Special shirts have been produced for the players to wear and keep as mementoes, and the mascots walking out with them through the narrow pitch entry alongside the Spurs players will be their own children.
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Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
There’s also space to add photos and other mementos to flip through when recounting your trip.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
Hector Adames looks through old photos and mementos of his late nephew Joshua Adames.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Shop The Day Away From consignment stores to boutiques, surf shops to galleries, Jupiter has something for everyone looking for a memento of their trip.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
There’s also space to add photos and other mementos to flip through when recounting your trip.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
Hector Adames looks through old photos and mementos of his late nephew Joshua Adames.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Shop The Day Away From consignment stores to boutiques, surf shops to galleries, Jupiter has something for everyone looking for a memento of their trip.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
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But the rapid developments over the weekend served as a reminder of how dramatically debates over technology, social media and national security have changed since Trump was last in the White House.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Just a reminder: closers come in all shapes and sizes.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The show raised funds for a memorial for the victims of a terrorist attack at an Ariana Grande concert at the same venue earlier that year.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Caleb’s death shook his community and prompted at least three memorials, vigils and marches in the week that followed.—
Michael Wilson,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Afterward, the shop is a treasure trove of sweet treats that double as perfect souvenirs.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Pick up some Jekyll Island swag at one of the many souvenir stores, or visit Jekyll Market, a gourmet grocery store offering a butcher counter, fresh produce, and four on-site restaurants.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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