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

Bailey’s early recollections of scent come from his grandparents. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026

These recollections are fond, but tinged with the knowledge of all that would soon change; even the name of his city is no longer the same. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Many people’s recollections of the 2010 World Cup will be the official anthem Waka Waka, the incessant sound of the vuvuzela, and of Paul the Octopus correctly predicting match outcomes. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Raphael has recreated the piece based, in part, on his recollections of seeing it over 40 years ago. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

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