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
Four artworks recovered from the 1MDB scandal have gone on public view in Malaysia for the first time, offering a modest but pointed reminder of one of the largest financial frauds in modern history.
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
This is a reminder of the importance of vaccination, which is the best protection against measles.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Minidoka National Historic Site in southern Idaho serves as a grim reminder of a dark chapter in American history.
—Hali Smith
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
My messy little painting is now hung up at home, a daily reminder to slow down and make something just for the fun of the process.
—Kelsey Eisen, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
This is a reminder of the importance of vaccination, which is the best protection against measles.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Minidoka National Historic Site in southern Idaho serves as a grim reminder of a dark chapter in American history.
—Hali Smith
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
My messy little painting is now hung up at home, a daily reminder to slow down and make something just for the fun of the process.
—Kelsey Eisen, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminder
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In front of the memorial, a small gray cat sits in the rain before wandering to the front door of the gray and white home, curling near the entrance where blood had been spattered just weeks earlier.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Responders in Martinez first organized a memorial for the 20th anniversary in 1996, pitching in funds to build a monument and plaque.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Recently, Citizens Bank Park and the Phillies rolled out their new dugout cooler cups, a powder blue and maroon beverage cup that fans were excited to use for cocktails and specialty drinks and take home with them as a souvenir after sipping at the park.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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For the capsule, Serre added signature elements of her brand to the Mona Lisa, using her signature upcycling methods and reworking existing Louvre museum shop merchandise, such as T-shirts and souvenir medals, into new garments and objects.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Highlights include a June 13 anniversary celebration with Jungle Fire, Healing Gems and DJ Liza Richardson; a tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder with DJ Spinna, Monalisa and MC Cognito; and a tribute to Roy Ayers led by composer Sly5thAve with a 12-piece ensemble including drummer Kassa Overall.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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All week, the British press has been awash with tributes to Attenborough, who has been making and presenting nature documentaries for decades.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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In addition to the Cash App Card Presale, fans who purchase tour merchandise using their Cash App Card will receive a free commemorative Don't Be Dumb album on vinyl featuring an exclusive, limited edition design (while supplies last).—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminder. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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