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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
His life was celebrated in admiring headlines and remembrances that noted his continuous exploration of the possibilities of his art form.
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Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
This year, instead of traveling to Orlando for the annual Pulse remembrances, the family chose a different way to honor him.
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Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Repetition is composed of a novelist’s remembrances of her teenage girlhood, a tumultuous time no matter what.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Sixty years after Revolver, Beatlemania is a never-ending flurry of idyllic remembrances of the past, a careful tugging at both heart- and purse strings.
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Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
Romvari does an effective job of highlighting the fragility of our remembrances and how the actions from the past affect us to this day.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Y’know, that certain vocal style or guitar tone or even decade-specific production tic that transports us like the meal at the end of Ratatouille to joyous remembrances of times past.
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Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
1 May 2026
Fans shared their remembrances on the Arrowhead Pride website and on social media.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
This year, instead of traveling to Orlando for the annual Pulse remembrances, the family chose a different way to honor him.
—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Repetition is composed of a novelist’s remembrances of her teenage girlhood, a tumultuous time no matter what.
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Sixty years after Revolver, Beatlemania is a never-ending flurry of idyllic remembrances of the past, a careful tugging at both heart- and purse strings.
—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
Romvari does an effective job of highlighting the fragility of our remembrances and how the actions from the past affect us to this day.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Y’know, that certain vocal style or guitar tone or even decade-specific production tic that transports us like the meal at the end of Ratatouille to joyous remembrances of times past.
—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
1 May 2026
Fans shared their remembrances on the Arrowhead Pride website and on social media.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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.
—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remembrances
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The memories from Reese and Nakase’s short stint with USA Basketball this past spring came easy.
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On the walls, black-and-white photographs document family memories, famous friends — including Gordon Ramsay — and her beloved Pomeranians.
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Instead of waiting for a customer to ask for help, intelligent systems can provide reminders about upcoming payments, suggest refinancing opportunities, offer budgeting insights or identify financial behaviors that may help improve long-term outcomes.
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Those unexpected reminders can quickly add another layer of confusion and uncertainty to an already difficult situation.
Noun
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The Shining Stars documentary was released in 2001 using a similar narrative approach that combined band member recollections with commentary from contemporary hit artists.
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There were also Trucks’ recollections of his time playing in the Allman Brothers Band.
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Visitors to the Reykjavík Art Museum can leave their coats, bags, and other belongings in viewable vitrines near the entrance, to serve as something like memorials for those taking in the show.
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In addition to Hegseth blocking the advancement of Black senior officers and presiding over the restoration of Confederate memorials, the Department of Defense has removed tributes to Black heroes in the Pentagon and on department webpages.
Cite this Entry
“Remembrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remembrances. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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