as in memorial
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard

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Recent Examples of reminder The Kido incident is a stark reminder of the importance of proactive digital security measures for families. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025 There’s a reason this pint-sized Pokémon has been the face of the world’s biggest media franchise for decades, and his memorable appearances in Horizons serve as a reminder of his ingenious design. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 For Frisk, the AR experience is a reminder that change is possible, and that everyone, from brands to consumers, has a role to play. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025 For now, Figure 03 remains a striking symbol of progress and a reminder that the leap from lab to living room is not quite complete. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reminder
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Noun
  • What to Know Supporters are encouraged to wear red in memory of Kirk, a gesture that has been promoted at memorials and online.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • With hundreds of birthday and pink balloons in hand, Keiairra's friends and family gathered across the street from Prime Social to share memories and offer prayers at a balloon release memorial organized by Keiairra's twin sister, Keianna Travis.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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  • According to the New York Post, visitors broke off parts of the headstone as souvenirs.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Entry fees vary and include a goody bag, souvenir shirt and finisher medal.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This 11-year-old single malt Scotch is both a tribute to the rugged island distillery and a nod to Offerman’s love for the Caribbean.
    Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Woody Allen, who regularly collaborated with Diane Keaton throughout her career, honored the actress following her death in a tribute published on The Free Press.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminder. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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