: something kept or given to be kept as a memento
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We were given books as keepsakes of the trip.
saved the tassel from her mortarboard as a keepsake of her high school graduation
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But he’d been sent pictures and lamented not grabbing a college keepsake from his late mother, who was also my friend.
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Katherine Turman, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
There’s a touch of caramel on the finish, which lovers of sweeter styles will appreciate, and the personal gift box adds that little something extra to turn it into a keepsake for those so inclined.
—Lela London, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This piece perfectly sums up my appreciation for the history of objects and keepsakes.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Katherine Turman, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
There’s a touch of caramel on the finish, which lovers of sweeter styles will appreciate, and the personal gift box adds that little something extra to turn it into a keepsake for those so inclined.
—Lela London, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This piece perfectly sums up my appreciation for the history of objects and keepsakes.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
Related Articles At Home: 7 ways to deal with dog and cat fur on your couch — and on you
Home decor: An heirloom photographer elevates common keepsakes
At Home: Choosing a down duvet is all about loft and shift
Q: Where is the best place to park a portable purifier?
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keepsake. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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keepsake
noun
keep·sake
ˈkēp-ˌsāk 
: something kept or given to be kept in memory of a person, place, or happening
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