as in memory
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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Recent Examples of anamnesis
The white horse and classic car tricked out with chandeliers are obviously fantastic; more coded are the homages to the 2000s, which the twenty-somethings involved seem to have anamnesis for.
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Vogue, 8 Apr. 2022
Vogue, 8 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anamnesis
Noun
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His tour has changed over the years, with different attendees adding their own stories and experiences, allowing Taylor to pull from the community's memories and knowledge of their own neighborhoods.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Shelby cherishes her relationship with Rachel and looks forward to making more special memories with her.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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In her recollection now, Blunt doesn’t remember seeing a single light or a camera, as Safdie and the crew so carefully hid them.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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But Louis’ letter contains a message that goes far beyond her recollection of the horrifying minutes during Sunday’s attack.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Anamnesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anamnesis. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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