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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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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
In the year since, the city has renamed a street in his honor, with the three commemorative benches joining the remembrances to the fallen officer around town.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The in memoriam segment is expected to include, among many others, remembrances of Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Robert Duvall.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Even as Jackson has stepped away from the campaign trail to be with family and host remembrances, he has been thrust into the spotlight.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
In the aftermath of Dane's passing, his former costars have shared their remembrances and their fond memories of working with the late actor.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
In the days after Eric Dane’s death, the public remembrances have shifted from shock to recollection.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Feb. 2026
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who is running for governor, offered personal remembrances on social media.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
After her death, there was an outpour of remembrances and tributes from the Hollywood community.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
An outpouring of remembrances from fans and celebrities across Hollywood were shared following news of O’Hara’s death.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The in memoriam segment is expected to include, among many others, remembrances of Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Robert Duvall.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Even as Jackson has stepped away from the campaign trail to be with family and host remembrances, he has been thrust into the spotlight.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
In the aftermath of Dane's passing, his former costars have shared their remembrances and their fond memories of working with the late actor.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
In the days after Eric Dane’s death, the public remembrances have shifted from shock to recollection.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Feb. 2026
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who is running for governor, offered personal remembrances on social media.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
After her death, there was an outpour of remembrances and tributes from the Hollywood community.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
An outpouring of remembrances from fans and celebrities across Hollywood were shared following news of O’Hara’s death.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remembrances
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Yellon and Sorley traded memories and stories — the 2008 opener, featuring Kosuke Fukudome’s tying three-run home run in the ninth inning, still resonated with both — while the neighborhood came more and more alive with each passing minute.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Those memories have become part of the way Rios talks about the 250th anniversary itself, not just as a look-back but as an invitation forward.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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State deposit schedules don’t always align with the federal timeline but QuickBooks Payroll includes helpful reminders when any tax payments are due.—
Kat Boogaard,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Nearly 66 years later, many Cypriots — including Christodoulides — regard the bases as reminders of their colonial past.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Such experiences, Beatty said, can fracture memory, leaving recollections fragmented rather than organized and chronological.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Kahn's recollections about Epstein's safe Kahn also faced questions about his actions immediately after the raid on Epstein's New York townhome in 2019.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Around the Capitol, a 40-acre park filled with gardens, memorials, and trees planted by visiting dignitaries reflects how deeply greenery shapes this place.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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There are no monuments or memorials to the Nazis.—
Terry Gross,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Remembrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remembrances. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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