souvenirs

Definition of souvenirsnext
plural of souvenir
as in reminders
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 souvenirs The behemoth roadside spectacle also welcomes travelers with dozens of gas pumps, a grinning beaver mascot, and a country-store-feeling home section stocked with over-the-top souvenirs. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Plan a day—and bring an extra suitcase—for souvenirs. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 The compact pouch unfolds into a surprisingly roomy tote that can handle everything from leftovers and wet ponchos to last-minute Disney souvenirs on the way back to your resort. Jacqueline Dole, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026 Shopping enthusiasts will find plenty to explore among the retail shops and boutiques scattered throughout the complex, whether hunting for official World Cup gear to commemorate the experience or seeking Miami souvenirs to bring home to friends and family. Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026 Guests get to keep their drawings, and those have become beloved free souvenirs for countless Disney fans around the world. Robert Niles, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026 Tourist traps near smelters have even sold slag in little bags as souvenirs, much to the Environmental Protection Agency’s alarm. Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026 Robinson-Tynes is remembered as a caring man who enjoyed fishing, grilling out, traveling and collecting souvenirs, according to his obituary. Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2026 Private is the mystery incandescence of her nacre, coveting which the likes of us killed her ancestors to make buttons, souvenirs, entire garments for ritual dancers who sought to banish their demons with her magical inner light. Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenirs
Noun
  • Looking back at the Chelsea win offers multiple reminders of how well the strikers collaborated with the rest of the team that night.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Fresh bouquets left on top of old ones While the television cameras and the law enforcement officers have departed from the scene of the crime, reminders of Guthrie remain.
    Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Those decisions suggest some automakers are starting to treat physical controls not as outdated relics but as useful tools.
    Chris Teague, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • In 2019, multiple relics from the shipwreck hauled in more than $11 million at auction.
    CBS News, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The stunning allegations against Chavez, who died more than three decades ago, drew immediate calls to change events and memorials honoring the man who in the 1960s brought to light the struggles of field workers.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The accusations have left some Hispanic and Latino community leaders — who have spent years organizing parades and promoting memorials of Chavez — grappling with his namesake.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • If a church building closes, artwork, devotional items and other mementos are first offered to a neighboring parish and then to any parish in the Diocese.
    Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The 1,500-square-foot (140 square-meter) exhibit features family photos, mementos and short bios of the Nisei men shared by their relatives to ensure that stories of past bravery endure for younger generations, especially as questions of nationality still persist.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026

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