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Memento

Verb / mɪˈmentəʊ / Another word for memento — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an object kept as a reminder of a person or event

Synonyms & similar words

souvenir souvenir keepsake remembrance token reminder memorabilia relic vestige trace legacy heirloom artifact trophy curio curiosity antique collectible knickknack

Example sentences

  1. 1. I kept a memento from my grandpa after he passed away.
  2. 2. She gave me a memento from her wedding as a thank you gift.
  3. 3. I bought a memento from the concert to remember the experience.
  4. 4. The museum had a whole section dedicated to presidential mementos.
  5. 5. He kept a memento from every place he visited on his travels.

Quotes

  • 1. "There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered." - Nelson Mandela
  • 2. "The past beats inside me like a second heart." - John Banville
  • 3. "The objects we keep and the memories they preserve are the link between our past and present selves." - Joshua Foer

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