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
For anyone who’s been told by a doctor that lifestyle changes matter more than any pill, this study is a useful reminder.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
This tiny dot serves as a reminder that there is so much more to the paper than just the black dot.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
But if nothing else, today’s semifinal was a reminder of how beautiful the sport can be.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Kurt's key takeaways The Ameriprise breach is a reminder that even trusted financial institutions can become targets.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
This tiny dot serves as a reminder that there is so much more to the paper than just the black dot.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
But if nothing else, today’s semifinal was a reminder of how beautiful the sport can be.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Kurt's key takeaways The Ameriprise breach is a reminder that even trusted financial institutions can become targets.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminder
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Wednesday’s pilgrimage to the 9/11 memorial in New York and Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia a day later were two subtle reminders of how the British have served and died alongside their American counterparts in the name of freedom.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Consider visiting one of those memorials or attending one of the many ceremonies that are held in April and May to remember and honor those heroes.—
Kenneth D. Robinson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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There are few things more thrilling than taking home a dinger from your favorite team's home game, but one man may have taken things a bit too far in his endeavors to bring back a souvenir from a Cleveland Guardians game earlier this week.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Shirts, cups, banners, souvenirs, bright reminders that the countdown has begun.—
Tania Navarro,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Whaffle’s home renovations are a tribute to his grandma, who raised him in a Red Hook, Brooklyn, apartment that was more or less stuck in the 1970s.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Drive Toward a Cure founder Deb Pollack address the audience from the stage of the Greek Theater prior to the tribute concert to Neil Diamond, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
1 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 4 May. 2026.
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