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souvenir

[soo-vuh-neer, soo-vuh-neer] / ˌsu vəˈnɪər, ˈsu vəˌnɪər /


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Don’t bring a cough home as a souvenir.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Schulz, who was carrying his own gnome and his friend’s, only learned that people were utterly obsessed with them after buying his bearded souvenir.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Pro tip: If you want a poster as a souvenir, something smart I saw last year was someone who brought in their own cardboard poster tube and according to the Coachella FAQ, they are allowed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Restaurant terraces sit deserted, while souvenir, watersports and perfume vendors watch for the rare passerby.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Then, to his bafflement, he saw the three of them come out of the souvenir shop in perfect formation with Prosper and Bo in the middle.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke




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