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
The Catskill Game Farm was America’s first ever private zoo, fostering beloved childhood memories for a generation before falling into disrepair and closing in 2006.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Matisse sometimes accompanies his tableaus with brief, stream-of-consciousness writings which document his memories, creative philosophies and advice to younger artists.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
But just as nostalgic as Curry’s long-range mastery, Green’s supreme effort on the defensive side of the ball brought back memories, too.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
After making decades of memories there, oysterman Kendall Schoelles had listed the place for sale in the 2010s but hadn’t parted with it yet.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Kylie recalled her favorite wedding memories with the former NFL player while exclusively chatting with PEOPLE in March 2024.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Don’t the memories matter to him?
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Childhood memories tied to food For Tedla, stews like Doro Wot are closely associated with her memories of holiday meals growing up.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The perspectives from Blackwell and Bennett are part of a larger network of pointed comments former players have directed at the Nicholsons, whose latest incident has revived difficult memories.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Matisse sometimes accompanies his tableaus with brief, stream-of-consciousness writings which document his memories, creative philosophies and advice to younger artists.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
But just as nostalgic as Curry’s long-range mastery, Green’s supreme effort on the defensive side of the ball brought back memories, too.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
After making decades of memories there, oysterman Kendall Schoelles had listed the place for sale in the 2010s but hadn’t parted with it yet.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Kylie recalled her favorite wedding memories with the former NFL player while exclusively chatting with PEOPLE in March 2024.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Don’t the memories matter to him?
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Childhood memories tied to food For Tedla, stews like Doro Wot are closely associated with her memories of holiday meals growing up.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The perspectives from Blackwell and Bennett are part of a larger network of pointed comments former players have directed at the Nicholsons, whose latest incident has revived difficult memories.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memories
recollections
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The documentary is already stirring up buzz due to Odom’s recent comments refuting some of the details and recollections from his ex-wife Khloé Kardashian.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Memories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memories. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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