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 Henry Winkler has a surprising keepsake to remember his friend John Ritter — a water bottle from the set of 8 Simple Rules. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2026 Constant exposure to the sun can fade both the wood and delicate keepsakes over time. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026 To learn more about a Memory Tree keepsake, which costs $27, visit the Little Whiskers website. — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The emotional siblings ended up reuniting in London, and Michael gave Gemma their late mother’s necklace as a keepsake from the special day. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keepsake
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Noun
  • Those words are a powerful reminder that people can be struggling even when those around them see no signs.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But Wednesday night was a reminder none of this happens overnight.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Xinhua said Wang accompanied Kim to a Korean War memorial in Dandong, where the North Korean leader paid tribute to Chinese People’s Volunteer Army soldiers who fought alongside North Korea during the three-year conflict.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Fellow delivery workers built a memorial outside the grocery store, according to the station.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Though, to be clear, Jackson Hole is doing a lot more than selling tongue-in-cheek souvenir tees to help protect its natural beauty and authentic character as popularity grows.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The photos, awards and other memorabilia aren’t just souvenirs of his storied career.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepsake. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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