as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
kept their love letters as souvenirs of their courtship
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of souvenir
The hospitality team at Rock Springs Guest Ranch goes out of their way to make sure special occasions, like birthdays or anniversaries, are accommodated with balloons, special treats and souvenirs.
—
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers sold souvenir plastic cups made to look like Shohei Ohtani’s uniform, and charged $75 for them.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
This is Bali in the slow lane, devoid of Ubud‘s notorious traffic jams and souvenir stores, and with barely any other hotels in the surrounding area.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The fee includes drinks and a souvenir glass, which are delivered to guests’ tables.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for souvenir
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers sold souvenir plastic cups made to look like Shohei Ohtani’s uniform, and charged $75 for them.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
This is Bali in the slow lane, devoid of Ubud‘s notorious traffic jams and souvenir stores, and with barely any other hotels in the surrounding area.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The fee includes drinks and a souvenir glass, which are delivered to guests’ tables.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for souvenir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenir
Noun
-
But the injury also represented a timely reminder for Olsson.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
-
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
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Souvenir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenir. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
