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
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Recent Examples of souvenir
Plus every parent gets a coupon for two free Dodger Dogs and two free sodas, plus 15% off any souvenir.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Peruse the shelves for a souvenir to take home, but be sure to stay for lunch.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
These stamps are free souvenirs that pay homage to Japan’s culture of art, with travel Youtubers and Tiktokers even comparing notes on which ones are the prettiest or hardest to find.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Kanzler’s crew has uncovered no interesting souvenirs in the arena, which hasn’t hosted a show since 1988.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Peruse the shelves for a souvenir to take home, but be sure to stay for lunch.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
These stamps are free souvenirs that pay homage to Japan’s culture of art, with travel Youtubers and Tiktokers even comparing notes on which ones are the prettiest or hardest to find.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Kanzler’s crew has uncovered no interesting souvenirs in the arena, which hasn’t hosted a show since 1988.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenir
Noun
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True Engagement At Work Starts With Curiosity The latest Gallup numbers are a reminder that employees want to feel challenged, supported, and connected to something that matters.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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His journey is a reminder that sometimes the most deserving companions just need someone willing to look past the bars.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those are the stakes of Supermassive Games’ Until Dawn (2015), an interactive horror survival video game in which players take control of eight friends who become stranded at a cabin on Blackwood Mountain during a memorial for their friend’s death and must survive myriad terrors…until dawn.—
Richard Newby,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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González’s presence and relevance in the school goes beyond simply being a namesake or having a memorial in the office with his uniform, military flag and certificates of recognition.—
Amanda Jackson,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Souvenir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenir. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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