memento
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His so-called “bone temple” is an actualization of his life philosophy, memento mori, which translates from Latin as “Remember you must die.”
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026
After dinner, I pass out little memento goodies such as honey, tea, candy or jams as party favors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
Making most of the opportunity, he managed to get a selfie with Perry as a memento.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
Hundreds of thousands of tourists and locals visit each year and only a fraction leave behind this unwanted memento.
From BBC • May 27, 2025
By the window, sitting on a wooden tripod stool, was the most gruesome memento of all: a mummy.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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