memento

Example Sentences

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At the end of her visit, she was gifted a Wakefield Trinity shirt as a memento.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Kelson’s memento mori, in its way, adds dignity to what is otherwise a sentence to nothingness.

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

I grabbed one as a memento of my time here and also as a reminder of what’s happening with Latinos right now.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025

“Gertrude, that’s a marvelous haircut!” said Alice. memento.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner