Definition of keepsakenext
as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event saved the tassel from her mortarboard as a keepsake of her high school graduation

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Recent Examples of keepsake Packaged in a keepsake box for instant gifting, this kit also includes a leakproof tumbler (new moms need to stay hydrated), mini waterproof pouch, and a carryall for moms on the move. Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026 Giving your guests a special keepsake to take home is an excellent way to make the event memorable. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026 Residents’ possessions and keepsakes were tossed in the garbage. Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 The post struck a chord with fellow pet owners, many of whom shared their own bittersweet stories of memorial keepsakes gone wrong—or turned meaningful in unexpected ways. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keepsake
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Noun
  • That air purifier is still on, every filter change a reminder that nothing about the device, designed to keep me safe, is recyclable.
    Abigail Stone, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The half-dozen screens punctuating the show with this gesture offer potent and campy but all-too-serious reminders that anger and nostalgia for a world of white supremacy are not dead.
    Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • However, the sale and redevelopment became controversial as many pushed for a memorial on the site to honor those lost in the incident, The Real Deal reports.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • There was an emotional memorial in her honor near her home in September.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Lighthouse Gifts and Sugarbritches have the kind of beachy treasures, souvenirs, and quirky finds that make visitors want to browse for hours.
    Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Spend the afternoon on Northwest 23rd Avenue (known as Nob Hill) for boutique shopping, last-minute souvenirs and local brands.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026

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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/keepsake. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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