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
As a reminder, hazmat means that the whiskey is bottled at more than 140 proof, which the FAA has deemed unsafe to bring onboard an airplane.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
The image is also a potent reminder of how far Hubble has come.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Still, Monday’s earthquake and tsunami warning were a reminder to the quake-prone area of the March 2011 disaster that ravaged large swaths of the northern coast, triggering a nuclear crisis in Fukushima.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Pittsburgh schools going remote is just the reminder that the circus always leaves a mess behind.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
The image is also a potent reminder of how far Hubble has come.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Still, Monday’s earthquake and tsunami warning were a reminder to the quake-prone area of the March 2011 disaster that ravaged large swaths of the northern coast, triggering a nuclear crisis in Fukushima.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Pittsburgh schools going remote is just the reminder that the circus always leaves a mess behind.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminder
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However, the sale and redevelopment became controversial as many pushed for a memorial on the site to honor those lost in the incident, The Real Deal reports.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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There was an emotional memorial in her honor near her home in September.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lighthouse Gifts and Sugarbritches have the kind of beachy treasures, souvenirs, and quirky finds that make visitors want to browse for hours.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Spend the afternoon on Northwest 23rd Avenue (known as Nob Hill) for boutique shopping, last-minute souvenirs and local brands.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Work Isn’t Finished, a tribute by her longtime friend the filmmaker Jem Cohen, who photographed her and her work over several decades.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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An Elvis tribute artist named Hayden Lynn was performing.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 2026.
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