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
Amid a boon in futuristic technology, a relic of the past and one of the most famous androids to appear on the big screen has resulted in a whopping sale at Propstore’s spring entertainment memorabilia live auction.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
As with guitars, the most expensive piano sold at auction depends on which piano sold most recently as music memorabilia prices continue to rise rapidly.
—Mike Hanlon
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
The Hall of Fame has plenty of interactive exhibits and historical memorabilia covering the evolution of soccer in the United States.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Throughout the project, designers incorporated references to Denver’s culture, including memorabilia from the Denver Nuggets, Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
As with guitars, the most expensive piano sold at auction depends on which piano sold most recently as music memorabilia prices continue to rise rapidly.
—Mike Hanlon
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
The Hall of Fame has plenty of interactive exhibits and historical memorabilia covering the evolution of soccer in the United States.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Throughout the project, designers incorporated references to Denver’s culture, including memorabilia from the Denver Nuggets, Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorabilia
Noun
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Signs along Main Street advertise shops like WomanMade Products and hawk souvenirs.—
Beverly Gage,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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Many programs and coaches are judged by the number of Final Four appearances, where teams are presented with watches as a memento and, at Indianapolis, souvenir racecar helmets.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unlike the expansive battlefields and grand monuments that make up much of the park service, the Women’s Rights National Historical Park blends into the rest of the town, two unassuming brick buildings accompanied by an outdoor memorial and a small parking lot.—
Beverly Gage,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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The memorial includes two metal American flag signs on the Cloverdale Road overpass that drivers can see while traveling the Interstate, one in each direction.—
Rose Evans
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, an excellent academic publisher, Edinburgh University Press, has made a fine job of it, including a cover design, at the editors’ request, in tribute to the old Hogarth Press style.—
Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud received a video tribute at the first timeout of the opening period.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the injury also represented a timely reminder for Olsson.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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For many viewers, the dog’s reaction felt like a reminder that rescue animals arrive with histories—habits, memories, and sensory associations formed long before adoption.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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).—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Memorabilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorabilia. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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