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
For patients, this translates to more time with family, more milestones and more opportunities to make memories.
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Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026
The six-episode series features firsthand stories and memories from the journalists and personalities that made the show a must-watch.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 4 June 2026
Continue your relationship through memories Your pet may be gone physically, but revisiting memories can help keep your bond alive.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 4 June 2026
With shows running from June through October, fans will have plenty of chances to make memories there this year.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
This fantasy novel was one of the biggest hits of 2025, and follows Helena, a healer and member of the Resistance who must fight to restore her memories.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The former first lady also shares her memories of meeting Queen Elizabeth during the last few years of her life.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 4 June 2026
That’s why the memories are so potent.
—Jayson Buford, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Matthew revisited his memories in a new light.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026
The six-episode series features firsthand stories and memories from the journalists and personalities that made the show a must-watch.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 4 June 2026
Continue your relationship through memories Your pet may be gone physically, but revisiting memories can help keep your bond alive.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 4 June 2026
With shows running from June through October, fans will have plenty of chances to make memories there this year.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
This fantasy novel was one of the biggest hits of 2025, and follows Helena, a healer and member of the Resistance who must fight to restore her memories.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The former first lady also shares her memories of meeting Queen Elizabeth during the last few years of her life.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 4 June 2026
That’s why the memories are so potent.
—Jayson Buford, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Matthew revisited his memories in a new light.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memories
recollections
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My first question for Jeff Immelt after reading his raw recollections of life after GE on his new Substack, the Long View, was, why now?—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Through our client's recollections from West Heath Girls’ School, Diana comes across as deeply unassuming and domestically minded; someone whose real ambition was simply to have a family and take pride in ordinary things.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Memories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memories. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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