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mementos


Meanings
  • an object that serves as a reminder of a person or event

    - "The small, carved figurine was a cherished memento of her grandmother's life."
    - "The old love letters exchanged between the young couple were precious mementos that they kept close to their hearts."
  • a keepsake or souvenir from a trip, event, or person

    - "The snow-globe was a lovely memento from her trip to Switzerland."
    - "The framed ticket stub from the Rolling Stones concert was a treasured memento for the avid music fan."

Synonyms

memorabilia , keepsake , souvenir
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mementos
moment , comma point , chord of mime , entome , strome , tome
Homophones
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  1. momento, momento, moment

  2. memento, mentor


Variants
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memento , mementoes , mementos
Forms
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The various forms of mementos can include physical objects such as photographs, letters, diaries, jewelry, keepsakes, or sculptures. Mementos can also take the form of digital objects such as emails, text messages, social media postsings, or digital photos, or even in virtual or augmented reality environments.


Etymology
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The word 'memento' comes from the Latin word 'memento', meaning 'I remember'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Memorabilia: Memorabilia refers to objects, documents, or other items that have historical, cultural, or personal significance, and are often collected, displayed, or cherished by individuals or groups as mementos or keepsakes of their past experiences, relationships, or achievements.

  2. Souvenir: A souvenir is a small object, often of little intrinsic value, that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.


Culture
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["In literature, mementos often serve as symbols of memory, loss, or longing. In art, mementos can take the form of sculptures, paintings, collages, or installations that evoke memories or emotions. In music, mementos can refer to songs, lyrics, melodies, or compositions that evoke memories or emotions. In theater and performance art, mementos can refer to props, costumes, sets, or scripts that evoke memories or emotions.", "In film, mementos can refer to objects, photographs, letters, or other items that are significant to the characters or story in the film. These mementos can serve as reminders of past events, relationships, or experiences, and can help to shape the characters and their motivations in the film."]

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