as in memorial
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard
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Recent Examples of reminder
After an exceptionally active winter, South Dakota is bracing for another winter storm in early spring, a reminder that the snow isn’t quite ready to pack up yet.
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Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
The plan is, in itself, a sharp reminder of the communist system’s convoluted bureaucracy and centralized decision-making.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
There would be inane small talk and paperwork and at least one reminder from Ya that the laureate committee was watching.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
As America reflects on 250 years of nation-building, the Capitol stands as a reminder of how democratic ideals take root at the state level.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
The plan is, in itself, a sharp reminder of the communist system’s convoluted bureaucracy and centralized decision-making.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
There would be inane small talk and paperwork and at least one reminder from Ya that the laureate committee was watching.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
As America reflects on 250 years of nation-building, the Capitol stands as a reminder of how democratic ideals take root at the state level.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminder
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Unlike the expansive battlefields and grand monuments that make up much of the park service, the Women’s Rights National Historical Park blends into the rest of the town, two unassuming brick buildings accompanied by an outdoor memorial and a small parking lot.—
Beverly Gage,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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The memorial includes two metal American flag signs on the Cloverdale Road overpass that drivers can see while traveling the Interstate, one in each direction.—
Rose Evans
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Signs along Main Street advertise shops like WomanMade Products and hawk souvenirs.—
Beverly Gage,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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Many programs and coaches are judged by the number of Final Four appearances, where teams are presented with watches as a memento and, at Indianapolis, souvenir racecar helmets.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Instead, an excellent academic publisher, Edinburgh University Press, has made a fine job of it, including a cover design, at the editors’ request, in tribute to the old Hogarth Press style.—
Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud received a video tribute at the first timeout of the opening period.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the Cash App Card Presale, fans who purchase tour merchandise using their Cash App Card will receive a free commemorative Don't Be Dumb album on vinyl featuring an exclusive, limited edition design (while supplies last).—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminder. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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