Synonyms of recollections

recollections

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• memories
• reminiscences
• memorials
• remembrances
• recalls
• anamneses
• reminders
• mementos
• souvenirs
• flashbacks
• tokens
• associations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recollections

Taken together, my trip recollections probably qualify me as living proof of Elliott’s traveler’s amnesia theory. — Alex Pulaski, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

In an extremely enthusiastic and well-meaning X post (that has since been, obviously, deleted), Aron shared his recollections on pretty much everything. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026

Maria Avila offered tearful recollections of the traumatic incident and her less-than-full recovery on the stand last week, speaking in Spanish with an interpreter. — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2026

The Shining Stars documentary was released in 2001 using a similar narrative approach that combined band member recollections with commentary from contemporary hit artists. — Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.d, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

The Murder of Rachel Nickell Netflix's 2026 documentary takes a comprehensive look at Nickell's murder and the subsequential 16-year-long investigation, using interviews with police and forensic experts, archival footage and recollections from family members. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026

Testimony at the trial leaned heavily on the recollections of teenagers who described being shocked at the tragedy at a community sports event. — ABC News, 9 June 2026

There are also entertaining recollections of how Cameron joined the band (after Thayil saved him from a Scientologist solicitor) and how Shepherd was especially coveted by Cornell because the bassist was from Bainbridge, Washington, just like Cornell’s beloved roommate Andy Wood. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 June 2026

My first question for Jeff Immelt after reading his raw recollections of life after GE on his new Substack, the Long View, was, why now? — Diane Brady, Fortune, 1 June 2026