as in memorial
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard
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Recent Examples of reminder
After an exceptionally active winter, South Dakota is bracing for another winter storm in early spring, a reminder that the snow isn’t quite ready to pack up yet.
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Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
The plan is, in itself, a sharp reminder of the communist system’s convoluted bureaucracy and centralized decision-making.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
There would be inane small talk and paperwork and at least one reminder from Ya that the laureate committee was watching.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
As America reflects on 250 years of nation-building, the Capitol stands as a reminder of how democratic ideals take root at the state level.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
The plan is, in itself, a sharp reminder of the communist system’s convoluted bureaucracy and centralized decision-making.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
There would be inane small talk and paperwork and at least one reminder from Ya that the laureate committee was watching.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
As America reflects on 250 years of nation-building, the Capitol stands as a reminder of how democratic ideals take root at the state level.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminder
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As some news outlets reported, the suspect in the Michigan attack, a Lebanese American named Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, had recently attended a memorial for four members of his family who were killed by an Israeli air strike in eastern Lebanon.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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City leaders, veterans, and families gathered Sunday at Piedmont Park to unveil Atlanta's first Vietnam War memorial.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Sounds like the best trip souvenir ever.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Afternoon Ben Thanh Market is Hồ Chí Minh’s biggest market – a vast maze of 1,500 stalls selling everything from still-twitching fish to electronics and souvenirs.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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The menu is a tribute to both French and North Vietnamese cuisine, and one of the most popular dishes is the Sapa trout ceviche, mango and salmon caviar.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Kluge was honored by the Venice Film Festival in 2007 with a special program dedicated to his works and received several tributes during his career from the Berlin Film Festival.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the Cash App Card Presale, fans who purchase tour merchandise using their Cash App Card will receive a free commemorative Don't Be Dumb album on vinyl featuring an exclusive, limited edition design (while supplies last).—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminder. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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