HYPERMNESIA Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

hypermnesia

noun

Definition of hypermnesia

as in total recall

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Noun

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

Noun

In addition to testimony from Perry Bowick, the series will include stories of firsthand memories from Perry’s friends David Pressman and Roger Castillo, along with several former girlfriends.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
These rodents also performed better on standard memory tests than their untreated counterparts, even though both groups had similar levels of tau.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of memory

Noun

According to RadarOnline, there is serious doubt about Spencer’s recollection.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026
Ascending the museum’s spiral from the ground floor, the unnamed agent’s recollections unfold in forty-two chronological chapters illustrated with photographic, video, and sculptural installations.

— Emily Witt, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of recollection

Noun

Approved by frequent travelers, this portable device will effectively set your mind at ease when attempting to enjoy a restful vacation away from potential threats and unknown cameras.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2026
Related Articles After meeting Johanna Rees, vice president for programming and creative partnerships at the Hollywood Bowl, Halsey pitched an idea that had long been brewing in her mind.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of mind

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In 2017, psychologist Eli Susman was on a meditation retreat at the Plum Village mindfulness center in southern France.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Our two-bedroom villa was typical, with a meditation terrace on the roof and its own serene lily pond for meditating.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

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