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
  • All of a sudden, Ned seems to regain his memories of Peter just as the film ends.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • Enough time has passed that memories of the war – and fears of returning to a police state – have eased among the Japanese public, said Brown.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of memories
Noun
  • These recollections are fond, but tinged with the knowledge of all that would soon change; even the name of his city is no longer the same.
    — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • Many people’s recollections of the 2010 World Cup will be the official anthem Waka Waka, the incessant sound of the vuvuzela, and of Paul the Octopus correctly predicting match outcomes.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of recollections
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