as in souvenir
objects or materials that are collected because they are related to a particular event, person, etc.; things collected as souvenirs
a display of sports memorabilia She collects Beatles memorabilia.
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Recent Examples of memorabilia
The president keeps a gift-shop like stock of memorabilia in a study adjacent to the Oval Office.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Through the end of July, hotel guests can explore a collection of rare and sought-after soccer memorabilia curated by Damian, alongside a dedicated vintage soccer shirt concierge service offering access to collectible jerseys sourced from around the world.
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Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Starter jackets and legend-era jerseys Vintage sports apparel sits where fandom, nostalgia, streetwear and memorabilia all overlap.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Beyond the peak summer months, the cafes, restaurants and small shops selling memorabilia are quieter.
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Helen Iatrou,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for memorabilia
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Through the end of July, hotel guests can explore a collection of rare and sought-after soccer memorabilia curated by Damian, alongside a dedicated vintage soccer shirt concierge service offering access to collectible jerseys sourced from around the world.
—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Starter jackets and legend-era jerseys Vintage sports apparel sits where fandom, nostalgia, streetwear and memorabilia all overlap.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Beyond the peak summer months, the cafes, restaurants and small shops selling memorabilia are quieter.
—
Helen Iatrou,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for memorabilia
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
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Buyers pounced anyway, including a Chinese billionaire, Justin Sun, who spent $75 million on the tokens and $200 million on the souvenir coins.
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In the 1890s, Henry Flagler’s crews leveled a massive burial mound to build his Royal Palm hotel across the river, selling skulls as souvenirs and dumping the rest of the human remains into a sinkhole, never since found.
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But what was once a small memorial is now just the base of an old rotary phone without the handset.
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The address concluded with a fireworks display over the memorial after storms earlier in the evening cleared.
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Swift recently paid tribute to the Hollywood icon with an entire song on The Life of a Showgirl and licensed imagery and other intellectual property from Elizabeth Taylor's estate for the music video.
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Barcenas' tea-sipping celebration was a tribute to Alex Morgan, one of the Wave's owners, who pretended to take a sip of tea after scoring in a match against England during the 2019 Women's World Cup.
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Like many public events in wartime Ukraine, the festival blended ordinary leisure with reminders that the war is never far away.
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The most potent reminder of the bloodshed lies in the thousands of people buried under debris.
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In addition to the Cash App Card Presale, fans who purchase tour merchandise using their Cash App Card will receive a free commemorative Don't Be Dumb album on vinyl featuring an exclusive, limited edition design (while supplies last).
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“Memorabilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorabilia. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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