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memo

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noun

  1. a written proposal or reminder

Examples

At the iron railings turn left into the war memorial gardens.

Three tall memorial archways inscribed with Chinese characters stand outside the temple.

The scene will be etched on my memory forever.

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memento

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noun

  1. a reminder of past events

Examples

An adjoining room is littered with mementos of more recent island history: a rack of antlers, a rusty plow, and an old dentist's chair.

The church’s reception area was decorated with a number of mementos from Crystal’s life, including a tiara, framed pictures of her with loved ones, and an adult-sized pink onesie with feet.

Keepsakes and mementoes top the gift list during the season of celebration.

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