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
Inside, the walls are marked with mementos from his former life.
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David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
That can include antiques, family heirlooms, or special mementos.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Yet those postcards were special, mementos worth saving from family and friends lucky enough to be traveling.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Pictures, mementos, gifts, hand-me-downs and so much more.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
That can include antiques, family heirlooms, or special mementos.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Yet those postcards were special, mementos worth saving from family and friends lucky enough to be traveling.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Pictures, mementos, gifts, hand-me-downs and so much more.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for memento
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
Noun
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Paired with a slouchy (albeit Chanel) camel jacket and matching bag, the outfit felt like a deliberate steer away from the period-drama looks of late, a reminder that, despite the bodice-ripping fan edits, Robbie is very much the modern woman.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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While no harm was done, the dog's refusal to be moved served as a reminder of how pets often view human comforts as their own.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now, with two memorials in the Queen City, placed 51 years after the crash that affected so many families, it will long be remembered.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Mourners, many of whom were visibly upset and wearing Walmart uniforms, placed electric candles at the memorial.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Cue the souvenir baseball helmet holding ice cream sundaes, which likely started in baseball around 1970 and hasn’t stopped since.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Before or after your hike, swing by the gift shop and artisan center to pick up a few souvenirs to remember your trip to this pocket of Virginia.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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