selective memory

noun

: the tendency to remember only what one wants to remember

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Clarify the agreement, then let documentation protect everyone from selective memory. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026 Secondly, the Voicer has a very selective memory. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026 Progressives suffer from a severe case of selective memory and outrage. — Bob Ehrlich, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026 People are accusing Mathew Knowles of having selective memory and throwing serious shade during a recent interview. — Essence, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for selective memory

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“Selective memory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selective%20memory. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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