memento

noun

mə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce memento (audio)
Definition of mementonext
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 Available in pastel pink, neutral beige and classic black colorways, the Speedcat Etoile debuts with a new campaign featuring the Blackpink member in a scene surrounded by youthful nostalgia and personal mementos that shaped her childhood. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 Some people have decorated the entrance to their tents with potted plants, flowers, and family mementos. — Julimar Valentina Rivas Perez, NBC news, 24 July 2026 Over-Styling Your Shelves Styling your shelves with personal mementos, vintage treasures, and more can give your home an eclectic aesthetic—but don’t overdo it. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026 My father did not like clutter and as such did not save many knickknacks and mementoes. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for memento
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memento
  1. reminder
  2. memorial
  3. souvenir
Noun
  • These separate developments serve as yet another reminder of, with a few notable exceptions, how ubiquitous Turkey’s homegrown drones have become in the Middle East and North Africa region in a relatively short period of time.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Your stories are a great reminder of what sports teaches high school students about life.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of reminder
Noun
  • In Ocean Springs, where Nolan lived and first made a name for himself, the focus remained on the high school’s football game unfolding in front of them – no moment of silence, visible memorials, signs, ribbons or public tributes.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The president last attended the 9/11 memorial at the World Trade Center site in 2024, when President Joe Biden was also in attendance months before the 2024 presidential election.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of memorial
Noun
  • But Dolly stayed on stage, signing autographs, chatting with fans, forever smiling as popping flashcubes signaled someone had snapped another souvenir.
    — Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Fans who order a food item that comes in a basket will receive it in a souvenir stadium bowl that depicts Boise State’s blue turf surrounded by orange bleachers.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of souvenir

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“Memento.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memento. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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