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as in memory
a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered a happy couple with many fond remembrances of when they were dating in college

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as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event she gave her boyfriend on the eve of his military service one of her lockets as a remembrance of their abiding affection

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How is the word remembrance distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of remembrance are memory, recollection, and reminiscence. While all these words mean "the capacity for or the act of remembering, or the thing remembered," remembrance applies to the act of remembering or the fact of being remembered.

any remembrance of his deceased wife was painful

In what contexts can memory take the place of remembrance?

While in some cases nearly identical to remembrance, memory applies both to the power of remembering and to what is remembered.

gifted with a remarkable memory
that incident was now just a distant memory

When is recollection a more appropriate choice than remembrance?

The meanings of recollection and remembrance largely overlap; however, recollection adds an implication of consciously bringing back to mind often with some effort.

after a moment's recollection he produced the name

Where would reminiscence be a reasonable alternative to remembrance?

The synonyms reminiscence and remembrance are sometimes interchangeable, but reminiscence suggests the recalling of usually pleasant incidents, experiences, or feelings from a remote past.

my grandmother's reminiscences of her Iowa girlhood

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Recent Examples of remembrance Vance posted a remembrance on X chronicling their friendship, dating back to initial messages in 2017, through Vance’s Senate run and ultimately praying after hearing of the shooting. Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025 In most cases, flying the flag at half-staff marks a significant death, such as a government official or military member; a national tragedy or a national day of remembrance, such as Patriot Day or Memorial Day. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025 Memorial Day and other national days of remembrance. John Tufts, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2025 That wisdom and spirit thrive in remembrance. Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remembrance
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  • Pliops was showcasing its XDP LightingAI at the Summit, a GenAI native memory stack to power interfence and retrieval workloads for hyperscale and enterprise applications.
    Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Sleep is also essential for memory consolidation, emotional regulation and overall brain recovery, Salas said.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • Paired with a slouchy (albeit Chanel) camel jacket and matching bag, the outfit felt like a deliberate steer away from the period-drama looks of late, a reminder that, despite the bodice-ripping fan edits, Robbie is very much the modern woman.
    Olivia Allen, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • While no harm was done, the dog's refusal to be moved served as a reminder of how pets often view human comforts as their own.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Their connection was intense, in Cheryl’s recollection.
    Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
  • As with many things in Moore’s young career, her big moment happened quickly, blurring her recollection of some of the details.
    Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • Now, with two memorials in the Queen City, placed 51 years after the crash that affected so many families, it will long be remembered.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Mourners, many of whom were visibly upset and wearing Walmart uniforms, placed electric candles at the memorial.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Remembrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remembrance. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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