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
While working on the project, costs ballooned unexpectedly—reaching well over six figures—and this doctrine became an important reminder when justifying the expenses.
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Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
On the field, students get near-constant reminders to hold themselves to a higher standard, be accountable for their actions and take pride in their work.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
And Hutcherson’s charmingly low-key Dylan serves as a foil to the others, a reminder that even in LA some young adults prefer curling up with a Ken Burns documentary to partying with celebs.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Needless to say, the game is both a reminder of Canada’s growing dominance in sports and a statement of its resilience.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
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Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
On the field, students get near-constant reminders to hold themselves to a higher standard, be accountable for their actions and take pride in their work.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
And Hutcherson’s charmingly low-key Dylan serves as a foil to the others, a reminder that even in LA some young adults prefer curling up with a Ken Burns documentary to partying with celebs.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Needless to say, the game is both a reminder of Canada’s growing dominance in sports and a statement of its resilience.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminder
Noun
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The memorial stands near the corner of 3rd and D Streets NW.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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During this period the building hosted a memorial for legendary salsa singer Celia Cruz, who lay in state there after her death in 2003.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to Action Network, the Red Sox entered the 2025 season as the least affordable ticket in the game for a family of four (including four tickets, two beers, two soft drinks, four hot dogs, parking, a souvenir hat, and factoring in a ballpark’s child admission policy).—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The souvenir stalls outside the stadium which do a roaring trade on matchdays are also feeling the squeeze from the lack of games — and the bad weather that accompanied the ones that were played recently against Chelsea and Sunderland.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Following the news of the internet star’s death, several of his friends shared tributes on social media.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The tribute serves as a powerful reminder to follow the beat of your own drum, trust in your unique talent and embrace your individuality with confidence.—
Karla Cote,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminder. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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