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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
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.
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Since then, several remembrances and vigils have been held across the country to honor Kirk.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Calls for prayer turned to remembrances and condemnation of political violence after it was confirmed Wednesday afternoon that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated during an event on a college campus in Orem, Utah.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
No information about services or remembrances was immediately available.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Photos of the memorial posted on social media drew comments and remembrances from those who knew him.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2024
Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Since then, several remembrances and vigils have been held across the country to honor Kirk.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Calls for prayer turned to remembrances and condemnation of political violence after it was confirmed Wednesday afternoon that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated during an event on a college campus in Orem, Utah.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
No information about services or remembrances was immediately available.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Photos of the memorial posted on social media drew comments and remembrances from those who knew him.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remembrances
Noun
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That confluence and flurry of memories are part of the before.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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His tour has changed over the years, with different attendees adding their own stories and experiences, allowing Taylor to pull from the community's memories and knowledge of their own neighborhoods.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Now he’ll be nearly immortalized, with a car in his name and lots of reminders, on and in that car, of his existence.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Others want to create a personalized information panel that combines weather, reminders, to-do lists, and even news.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Through their recollections, a more personal portrait emerges of a woman who was generous, witty, and fiercely loyal to those around her.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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The book alternates between memoir and cookbook, sharing recipes for dishes like Mom’s Lasagna, dandelion frittata and chicken cacciatore, alongside tales of growing up in Buffalo, recollections of family canning season and meditations on the ties between family and food.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the organization’s shutdown contingency plan, park roads, lookouts, trails and open air memorials will remain accessible to visitors.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Park roads, lookouts, trails and open-air memorials are directed to stay open; however, buildings and facilities that generally remain locked during business hours, such as visitor centers, will remain closed.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Remembrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remembrances. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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