Definition of remembrance
1 : the state of bearing in mind
2a : the ability to remember : memoryb : the period over which one's memory extends
3 : an act of recalling to mind
4 : a memory of a person, thing, or event
5a : something that serves to keep in or bring to mind : reminderb : commemoration, memorialc : a greeting or gift recalling or expressing friendship or affection
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Examples of remembrance in a Sentence
a happy couple with many fond remembrances of when they were dating in college
she gave her boyfriend on the eve of his military service one of her lockets as a remembrance of their abiding affection
Recent Examples of remembrance from the Web
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A remembrance of her life and accomplishments will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on July 8 at Plymouth United Church of Christ, 2717 E. Hampshire St., Milwaukee.
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In remembrance, Baris Safoglu returned to the train bridge Thursday morning and collected rocks from the riverbed that were still covered in his sister’s blood.
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Earlier this year, Hicks also posted a remembrance of her Aunt on Instagram.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- People wrapped their arms around each other in remembrance of fallen police officers during a memorial service at The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial just before the 9th Annual Cops Ride on Sunday.
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This Tuesday night’s episode (10 p.m. ET/PT) of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel will close with a remembrance of Frank Deford, who spent 22 years with Real Sports, reporting on 117 stories.
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In the evening, rain didn't deter thousands of people from showing up at a remembrance in downtown Orlando in front of an amphitheater that was painted in gay-pride rainbow colors after the massacre.
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The service began what would be almost 24 hours of solemn remembrances.
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Thursday, June 15 Safe School South Florida and Interfaith Miami will hold a remembrance concert at 8 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral of Miami, at 464 NE 16th St. Never miss a local story.
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First Known Use of remembrance
14th century
Synonym Discussion of remembrance
REMEMBRANCE Defined for English Language Learners
remembrance
playDefinition of remembrance for English Language Learners
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: the act of remembering a person, thing, or event
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: something that is done or made to honor the memory of a person, thing, or event
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: a memory of a person, thing, or event
REMEMBRANCE Defined for Kids
remembrance
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1 : the act of thinking about again My remembrance of the party made me laugh.
2 : memory 4 … the sight of the ax brought back only a fleeting remembrance of Rubin's accident. — Wilson Rawls, Where the Red Fern Grows
3 : something that is done to honor the memory of a person or event
4 : something (as a souvenir) that brings to mind a past experience
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