memorabilia
plural noun
mem·o·ra·bil·ia
ˌme-mə-rə-ˈbi-lē-ə 
-ˈbē-lē-ə,
-ˈbil-yə
1
: things that are remarkable and worthy of remembrance
a wealth of early railroad memorabilia
2
: things that stir recollection or are valued or collected for their association with a particular field or interest : mementos
baseball memorabilia
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The effort hopes to raise at least $5 million in the coming months through donations and an auction of animation memorabilia via Sotheby’s.
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Terry Flores, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
Nicks, the Fleetwood Mac frontwoman and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, remains an influential figure in music, and the strong bidding for her memorabilia underscores her lasting appeal.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Among the show’s pieces, the exhibition features three iconic dresses, shoes, wigs, and such unique memorabilia as a ceremonial key presented to Celia Cruz by the mayor of Hialeah in 1981.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
Old contracts, letters, and flyers for the venue round out some of the memorabilia.
—Susan Stapleton, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
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Terry Flores, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
Nicks, the Fleetwood Mac frontwoman and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, remains an influential figure in music, and the strong bidding for her memorabilia underscores her lasting appeal.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Among the show’s pieces, the exhibition features three iconic dresses, shoes, wigs, and such unique memorabilia as a ceremonial key presented to Celia Cruz by the mayor of Hialeah in 1981.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
Old contracts, letters, and flyers for the venue round out some of the memorabilia.
—Susan Stapleton, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
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memorabilia
plural noun
mem·o·ra·bil·ia
ˌmem-ə-rə-ˈbil-ē-ə
-ˈbil-yə
1
: things worth remembering
2
: things valued or collected for their relation to a particular field or interest
baseball memorabilia
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