as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event saved the tassel from her mortarboard as a keepsake of her high school graduation

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Recent Examples of keepsake But he’d been sent pictures and lamented not grabbing a college keepsake from his late mother, who was also my friend. Katherine Turman, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025 There’s a touch of caramel on the finish, which lovers of sweeter styles will appreciate, and the personal gift box adds that little something extra to turn it into a keepsake for those so inclined. Lela London, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 This piece perfectly sums up my appreciation for the history of objects and keepsakes. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024 Related Articles At Home: 7 ways to deal with dog and cat fur on your couch — and on you Home decor: An heirloom photographer elevates common keepsakes At Home: Choosing a down duvet is all about loft and shift Q: Where is the best place to park a portable purifier? Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for keepsake 
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Noun
  • 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
  • Just a reminder: closers come in all shapes and sizes.
    Phil Rogers, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Afterward, the shop is a treasure trove of sweet treats that double as perfect souvenirs.
    Jessica Macdonald, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025
  • 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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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsake. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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