memento

Example Sentences

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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

One such Athletic shirt remains a cherished memento from an away day that Newcastle fan Philip Long will never forget.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

The run's organisers said every GNR medal "should be a treasured memento".

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

Some of them I’d taught how to write their names, so this is a real memento of my time here.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez