HYPERMNESIA Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

hypermnesia

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Definition of hypermnesia

as in total recall

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Ann-Margret has total recall of the tours, from her first to Vietnam with singer Johnny Rivers in 1966, and then of course with Hope in 1968 on a much bigger scale that went from a guitar and piano to a full orchestra backing them.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
His seeming total recall of names and dates is generally known, whether relating to history or sports trivia.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2026

Definition of total recall

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That followed an increase over the summer from $599, which Apple blamed on memory costs.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Why breakfast is linked to memory and grades The American Academy of Pediatrics says children who regularly miss breakfast miss out on benefits tied directly to school performance.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of memory

Noun

Doing a job little by little — or styling to-do list tasks that way — has been more effective than anticipating it with the all-or-nothing thinking that can make responsibilities feel daunting.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Yet, with a trial in the antitrust case set for March, Ellison has never felt more confident that the deal not only makes sense, but will get completed, according to a person familiar with his thinking, who asked to remain unnamed to speak candidly.

— Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of thinking

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Mother and daughter have differing recollections of that conversation some 14 years ago.

— Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
Her next memory was waking up in the hospital, with no recollection of what happened, and her phone, wallet, watch, keys, and purse were missing.

— Jessica Riley, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of recollection

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Outside, the lush grounds host a 55-foot pool with a spillover spa, a kitchen and bar barbecue setup, a meditation garden with an infrared sauna, a stream, and a chicken—or peacock—coop.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
The participants watched a movie, followed by periods of rest, meditation, and music with their eyes closed.

— Mike McRae August 19, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026

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