anamneses

noun

plural of anamnesis
as in memories
a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered an extended, highly fruitful anamnesis that was triggered by the simple act of biting into a madeleine

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  1. memories
  2. recollections
Noun
  • Those 20 words--all but three of them single syllables--summon a flood of thoughts and images and memories and ruminations.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The death of actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte was met with a wave of grief from his Breaking Bad co-stars, who shared memories of Mitte following the tragedy.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of memories
Noun
  • One of his earliest recollections of Michael is asking him for Starbursts — specifically the pink and red ones, his favorite flavors.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The anecdote offered a glimpse into Pollak's recollections of Torn's off-camera behavior.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of recollections
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