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
Nearly all the mementos from her children’s early years are gone.
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Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Thousands of Los Angeles families lost their homes, valuable possessions and priceless mementos this week.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Store books, candles, lamps, mementos, and more on the unit.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
The 20-inch suitcase is great for storing clothes, mementoes, shoes, and other belongings thanks to its convenient cross straps to help hold items in place, while the 14-inch suitcase is ideal for holding toiletries, cosmetics, and other compact items.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
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Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Thousands of Los Angeles families lost their homes, valuable possessions and priceless mementos this week.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Store books, candles, lamps, mementos, and more on the unit.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
The 20-inch suitcase is great for storing clothes, mementoes, shoes, and other belongings thanks to its convenient cross straps to help hold items in place, while the 14-inch suitcase is ideal for holding toiletries, cosmetics, and other compact items.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
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Relatively obscure Thracian art, for all its muscular power and authority, is a sobering reminder of our common fragility.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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For residents in two parking test areas in Highland Park and Payne-Phalen, the following parking rules should be observed: Weekly alternate side parking pilot areas ONLY: Sunday changeover reminder.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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In the following years, the crash site was transformed into a memorial and place of reflection for the 50 people who died — 49 on the plane and one person who was in the house.—
Meg Oliver,
CBS News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Right outside the hotel is a memorial to Payne that a few dedicated fans have tended to daily.—
Federico Fahsbender,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Shop at Seagrove Plaza No beach vacation is complete without securing a couple souvenirs to take home.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are returning home from the Invictus Games with special souvenirs for their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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