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
Karl Abbott, who was a boy at the time of the freeze, in 1950 recorded his recollections of citrus growers and buyers gathering in the lobby of the San Juan Hotel, which his parents ran, as the temperature dropped.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Garnett seemed to enjoy listening to the 48-year-old Pierce’s recollections of college.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Archival footage and personal recollections are blended in the movie, alongside testimonials from the closest people to him.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
His work combines on-the-ground reportage with historical reconstruction, often stitched together from a patchwork of oral recollections.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
The following are some of his recollections as told to USA TODAY.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025
Unsurprisingly from what’s essentially a retrospective of a retrospective, Lennon himself isn’t quite as visible as in the previous eight episodes, the archivel footage which previously helped complement his bandmates’ recollections kept to a minimum.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
The project has followed nearly 1,000 people — survivors, victims' families, first responders and ordinary citizens — interviewing them at regular intervals to track how their recollections change over time.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 13 Nov. 2025
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
Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Garnett seemed to enjoy listening to the 48-year-old Pierce’s recollections of college.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Archival footage and personal recollections are blended in the movie, alongside testimonials from the closest people to him.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
His work combines on-the-ground reportage with historical reconstruction, often stitched together from a patchwork of oral recollections.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
The following are some of his recollections as told to USA TODAY.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025
Unsurprisingly from what’s essentially a retrospective of a retrospective, Lennon himself isn’t quite as visible as in the previous eight episodes, the archivel footage which previously helped complement his bandmates’ recollections kept to a minimum.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
The project has followed nearly 1,000 people — survivors, victims' families, first responders and ordinary citizens — interviewing them at regular intervals to track how their recollections change over time.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 13 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recollections
memories
Noun
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The silk mousseline garments floated almost like ghosts or memories of Chanel designs past, including the famous skirt suit with its matching cardigan and Karl Lagerfeld modernisms like jeans with a tweed jacket, plus the iconic flap bag.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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For new players, your event offers the chance to form new mahjong memories and connections through the stories of more experienced players.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Recollections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recollections. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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