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recollections

plural of recollection
as in memories
a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered I have no recollection of ever saying that

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Recent Examples of recollections The one-off doc will present first-hand recollections of the Israel-Hamas war from Israel Defense Force (IDF) veterans and reservists who have served in the conflict. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025 But there’s a lot to be gained from listening to first-hand recollections. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025 The series takes a comprehensive look at the case, airing evidence that was never shared with the jury and conversations with sources whose recollections upend prosecutors’ theory of the crime. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025 One of the best parts to it are the recollections from his Little Italy friends and relatives, many of whom served as inspiration for his sometimes unsavory characters. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 Kincaid frames a complex remembrance with recollections of her family’s early life in Antigua. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025 Guy Forget, the tournament director that year, did not respond to messages seeking his recollections of the event. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 Taylor has not yet responded to Tatum’s recollections of the roommate situation. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 Through their recollections, a more personal portrait emerges of a woman who was generous, witty, and fiercely loyal to those around her. Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recollections
memories
Noun
  • Still, nostalgic home cooks are keeping the classics alive, recreating and sharing their takes and savoring the memories that come with them.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Through these activities, garden partners are often able to remember and share fond memories of gardening with spouses and other family members.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025

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“Recollections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recollections. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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