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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
Social media was flooded with remembrances of Cannon, but authorities have not publicly released information on the victims of the shooting, and Cannon’s status is not known.
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Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
In New York, auction house Sotheby’s brought some remembrances of those times to collectors, offering a selection that spans decades.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
Some of those remembrances were for people who lived in the Kansas City area or Texas, where Mahomes grew up.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
May these remembrances stir us to service, that Thy gifts to us may be used for others.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
In the comments of the post, Santos’s friends and followers posted remembrances for the late bodybuilding icon.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
All these remembrances are motivated, finally, by a desire to save, to whatever extent possible, people and stories and the truth as the authors understand it from impending oblivion.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Keaton's final post has also become a memorial wall for fans to post messages and remembrances.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Still, we get thrown into this brave new world of doors and remembrances all too hastily, without any attempts at a thematic or visual world-building.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
In New York, auction house Sotheby’s brought some remembrances of those times to collectors, offering a selection that spans decades.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
Some of those remembrances were for people who lived in the Kansas City area or Texas, where Mahomes grew up.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
May these remembrances stir us to service, that Thy gifts to us may be used for others.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
In the comments of the post, Santos’s friends and followers posted remembrances for the late bodybuilding icon.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
All these remembrances are motivated, finally, by a desire to save, to whatever extent possible, people and stories and the truth as the authors understand it from impending oblivion.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Keaton's final post has also become a memorial wall for fans to post messages and remembrances.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Still, we get thrown into this brave new world of doors and remembrances all too hastily, without any attempts at a thematic or visual world-building.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remembrances
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Still, nostalgic home cooks are keeping the classics alive, recreating and sharing their takes and savoring the memories that come with them.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Through these activities, garden partners are often able to remember and share fond memories of gardening with spouses and other family members.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Both are faithful tributes and stunning reminders of the simple beauty and deep history of each brand.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Everything from financial systems and relationships to our physical bodies could send subtle (or not-so-subtle) reminders that change is overdue.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Archival footage and personal recollections are blended in the movie, alongside testimonials from the closest people to him.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
29 Dec. 2025
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His work combines on-the-ground reportage with historical reconstruction, often stitched together from a patchwork of oral recollections.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
18 Dec. 2025
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In the weeks afterwards, a flurry of fundraisers, memorials and an emotional funeral service were held.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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While open-air memorials will generally remain open to visitors, according to the National Park Service’s September funding report, indoor attractions such as visitor centers and exhibits remain closed, due in part to low staffing levels.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Remembrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remembrances. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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