mementos

variants or mementoes
Definition of mementosnext
plural of memento
as in reminders
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 mementos If a church building closes, artwork, devotional items and other mementos are first offered to a neighboring parish and then to any parish in the Diocese. Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026 The 1,500-square-foot (140 square-meter) exhibit features family photos, mementos and short bios of the Nisei men shared by their relatives to ensure that stories of past bravery endure for younger generations, especially as questions of nationality still persist. ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026 His office sports such mementoes as a real saber-tooth tiger skull. Luke Burbank, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026 Worthy will also be on hand to offer game analysis, mingle with attendees, and sign more than a few basketballs as mementos. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026 As Bob Seger’s star saxophonist for nearly five decades, Reed accumulated a vast trove of musical instruments, rock memorabilia and touring mementos — enough to fill 17 storage units scattered across the country. Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026 And worse comes a sweep, where our clients are not just suddenly uprooted, but lose their practical items, like clothes and paperwork, and cherished personal mementos. Deborah Berkman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026 The tower of memorabilia includes mementos from Gefroh’s 10 trips to Frisco, Texas, to cheer on North Dakota State in the FCS championship game. Austin Meek, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026 Over-Styling Your Shelves Styling your shelves with personal mementos, vintage treasures, and more can give your home an eclectic aesthetic—but don't overdo it. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mementos
Noun
  • Looking back at the Chelsea win offers multiple reminders of how well the strikers collaborated with the rest of the team that night.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Fresh bouquets left on top of old ones While the television cameras and the law enforcement officers have departed from the scene of the crime, reminders of Guthrie remain.
    Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The behemoth roadside spectacle also welcomes travelers with dozens of gas pumps, a grinning beaver mascot, and a country-store-feeling home section stocked with over-the-top souvenirs.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Plan a day—and bring an extra suitcase—for souvenirs.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The stunning allegations against Chavez, who died more than three decades ago, drew immediate calls to change events and memorials honoring the man who in the 1960s brought to light the struggles of field workers.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The accusations have left some Hispanic and Latino community leaders — who have spent years organizing parades and promoting memorials of Chavez — grappling with his namesake.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026

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“Mementos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mementos. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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