as in recollections
a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered
I have only the vaguest memory of the family vacation we took the year I turned three
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Recent Examples of memories
One of my earliest moviegoing memories is nearly jumping out of my seat at the sight of Doctor Octopus.
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Brayden Garcia
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Helping matters there were two writers — Aric Avelino (who also directs three episodes this season) and Birse — that were tasked with tracking characters’ memories.
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Alex Zalben,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
Here's to family, friendship, new beginnings, and making the most beautiful memories yet.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
In a two-bedroom east Charlotte apartment and at the Islamic Center just down the street, Eza Omar’s childhood filled with memories of her uncle.
—
Julia Coin
updated July 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Jacob Markstrom has plenty of fond memories from his first stint with the Florida Panthers.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The top driver of major sports spending, per the Credit Karma survey, is creating memories with friends and family (38%), followed by loyalty to a team or player (36%) and the in-person atmosphere (32%).
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Last night’s moon-Pluto alignment resurfaced old memories that merit a second look.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Good wine recalls specific tasting notes; great wine unlocks entire memories.
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Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Brayden Garcia
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Helping matters there were two writers — Aric Avelino (who also directs three episodes this season) and Birse — that were tasked with tracking characters’ memories.
—
Alex Zalben,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
Here's to family, friendship, new beginnings, and making the most beautiful memories yet.
—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
In a two-bedroom east Charlotte apartment and at the Islamic Center just down the street, Eza Omar’s childhood filled with memories of her uncle.
—
Julia Coin
updated July 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Jacob Markstrom has plenty of fond memories from his first stint with the Florida Panthers.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The top driver of major sports spending, per the Credit Karma survey, is creating memories with friends and family (38%), followed by loyalty to a team or player (36%) and the in-person atmosphere (32%).
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Last night’s moon-Pluto alignment resurfaced old memories that merit a second look.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Good wine recalls specific tasting notes; great wine unlocks entire memories.
—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memories
recollections
Noun
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Maria Avila offered tearful recollections of the traumatic incident and her less-than-full recovery on the stand last week, speaking in Spanish with an interpreter.
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The Shining Stars documentary was released in 2001 using a similar narrative approach that combined band member recollections with commentary from contemporary hit artists.
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“Memories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memories. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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