as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
kept a seashell as a memento of their first meeting, which happened to be at the beach
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Recent Examples of memento
Companies also now offer services to get rid of a divorcee’s old wedding mementos and any other unwanted mementos in a ceremonial way.
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Chris Lau, CNN, 19 Sep. 2024
Some of the most iconic mementos from Westeros are up for grabs.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
The book can in turn be a coffee table-ready memento of those adventures.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Finn Wolfhard is eyeing a few mementos to commemorate his many years spent working on Stranger Things.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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Chris Lau, CNN, 19 Sep. 2024
Some of the most iconic mementos from Westeros are up for grabs.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
The book can in turn be a coffee table-ready memento of those adventures.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Finn Wolfhard is eyeing a few mementos to commemorate his many years spent working on Stranger Things.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
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Despite the confusion, the footage is a clear reminder that that yes, black bears will eat deer.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Last week, someone taped a picture of a hammer onto McManus’ chamber door in jest as a final reminder to the judge, who is laying down his gavel after 27 years on the bench.Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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The music icon was laid to rest in a private ceremony earlier this week and a larger memorial is being planned, according to the Associated Press.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Workers removing flowers from a makeshift memorial outside the Zhuhai Sports Centre on Wednesday.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Be warned, though: make some extra room in your suitcase for souvenirs, because this little city has a whole lot to offer.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Over the coming days, the owners of Four Seasons Total Landscaping did their patriotic duty and cashed in on their temporary notoriety, selling souvenirs to commemorate the fiasco; to Trump’s detractors, the debacle epitomized the clownish incompetence that had defined his presidency.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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