plural remembrances
literary
1
: the act of remembering a person, thing, or event
a time for remembrance
—often + ofThe remembrance of his loss seemed to darken his mood.
2
: something that is done or made to honor the memory of a person, thing, or event
—often + of
The dinner was held in remembrance of my mother.
3
: a memory of a person, thing, or event
—often + of
I have many fond remembrances of my youth.
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“Remembrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/remembrance. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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