remembrances

noun

plural of remembrance
1
as in memories
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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2
as in reminders
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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Recent Examples of remembrances Creel is only the latest Bayside High School Tiger to share kind remembrances of Haskins. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2026 Members of the noise music community shared tributes and remembrances for White. — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 Groups are planning to hold 9/11 remembrances throughout Michigan on Friday. — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Its branches hold remembrances of beloved pets, each including a photo and details about their life. — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Now, after her death at age 92, notable figures from politics to pop culture are offering their remembrances — and personal thanks — to the feminist icon. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026 In addition to the historical displays and remembrances, Bennett said, there will be music courtesy of local band Emerald City and games and activities for children. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 The work being done next week by a broad array of news organizations will try to keep remembrances of the day active. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Styles’ tribute to Parton is one of the innumerable remembrances across the globe following her death after a brief battle with cancer at 80. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remembrances
  1. memories
  2. reminders
  3. recollections
  4. memorials
Noun
  • That little happy dance customers do after biting into a Knaus cinnamon roll, that warm burst of sugar filling their senses, memories and nostalgia flooding back to a simpler time (trust us that there were simpler times in Miami).
    — Connie Ogle October 1, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Painful memories force her to confront first her own choices, then personal grief and finally, the family secrets that provide the novel’s distinctly elegiac and holistic tone.
    — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of memories
Noun
  • The United States has recently experienced both the extraordinary power of travel and some uncomfortable reminders of its vulnerabilities.
    — Rachel J.C. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026
  • On many Nissan vehicles, the maintenance reminders are not automatically programmed.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of reminders
Noun
  • Ascending the museum’s spiral from the ground floor, the unnamed agent’s recollections unfold in forty-two chronological chapters illustrated with photographic, video, and sculptural installations.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Alongside Madonna’s verses name-dropping her fellow clubmates like Fab 5 Freddy, Basquiat, Rock Steady Crew, and more are Charli’s own club recollections.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of recollections
Noun
  • This is Erika Kirk’s life now—traveling across the country as her husband’s proxy at Turning Point, speaking at events that double as memorials, where supporters come to grieve with her.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The move has sparked backlash, with opponents arguing that part of the purpose of the memorials is their subtle intrusion into everyday life.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of memorials

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“Remembrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remembrances. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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