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
Mobley departed with deep, visible scratches down the left side of his face, souvenirs from another street fight.
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Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Fritas, milkshakes and Cuban-style hot dogs El Cuban Diner has a simple menu, the kind that’s appreciated by tired tourists taking a break from souvenir shopping by day or partying at night.
—Sarah Moreno
may 12, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Served as doubles in a souvenir cup with a spill-proof lid, these cocktails are available throughout the venue for $26 each, with $19 refills, which is actually less than last season.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
For the capsule, Serre added signature elements of her brand to the Mona Lisa, using her signature upcycling methods and reworking existing Louvre museum shop merchandise, such as T-shirts and souvenir medals, into new garments and objects.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
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Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Fritas, milkshakes and Cuban-style hot dogs El Cuban Diner has a simple menu, the kind that’s appreciated by tired tourists taking a break from souvenir shopping by day or partying at night.
—Sarah Moreno
may 12, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Served as doubles in a souvenir cup with a spill-proof lid, these cocktails are available throughout the venue for $26 each, with $19 refills, which is actually less than last season.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
For the capsule, Serre added signature elements of her brand to the Mona Lisa, using her signature upcycling methods and reworking existing Louvre museum shop merchandise, such as T-shirts and souvenir medals, into new garments and objects.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenir
Noun
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An awkward reminder for Man United fans.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Vorhoff noted that while municipalities nationally have invested heavily in outdoor spaces following the pandemic, that spending has begun to level off in light of other competing needs, and the economic analysis is a reminder that parks serve as more than just attractive backdrops for cities.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The memorial, which will be displayed in Geneva through May 22, was created by Meghan and Prince Harry's Archewell Philanthropies, in partnership with The Parents' Network.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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After the killing, the bakery, Makeda’s Homemade Cookies, turned into a memorial to Young Dolph.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 May 2026
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“Souvenir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenir. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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