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
Graduates may save the cap and its accompanying tassel as souvenirs, mementos of their accomplishment, but the gowns, 1,600 of them from my son’s college graduation alone, will go to the landfill.
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Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Your vacation souvenir will be your now-steady game.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
For Dodgers fans, the must-have souvenir from last year’s World Series was not a cap or T-shirt commemorating the team’s championship.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Believed to be made from a sheep’s appendix, the prophylactic dates back to 1830 and is likely a souvenir from a brothel, according to a statement from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam on Tuesday.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Your vacation souvenir will be your now-steady game.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
For Dodgers fans, the must-have souvenir from last year’s World Series was not a cap or T-shirt commemorating the team’s championship.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Believed to be made from a sheep’s appendix, the prophylactic dates back to 1830 and is likely a souvenir from a brothel, according to a statement from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam on Tuesday.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenir
Noun
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The friendly reminder detailed the passenger's attempt at bringing the cooking device in their carry-on bag while traveling through Pensacola International Airport (PNS).—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The dangers faced by law enforcement are also a sobering reminder of the stakes.—
Jillian E. Snider,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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Some laid more candles and flowers in front of the city hall, adding to a growing memorial to the victims.—
Philipp Jenne,
Christian Science Monitor,
12 June 2025
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Diversity, Inclusion and Vulnerability Day will feature a noon memorial led by the Rev. Melissa Hrdlicka of Joy Lutheran Church and music performances by The Average Janes (11 a.m.), Seth West (during the memorial service), Wendy Elizabeth (1 p.m.) and Michael Mahan (2:30 p.m.).—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2025
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“Souvenir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenir. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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