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
Indeed, the tournament is an 11-figure reminder of the cultural and entertainment power of the World Cup that has no equal on the planet.
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Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The film still feels relevant today as a reminder that America’s greatest strength has always been its ability to confront impossible problems and find a way forward together.
—Time, 10 June 2026
The result is a category that feels less like an afterthought and more like the focal point of an outfit—a subtle reminder that the smallest accessories often carry the most weight.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 June 2026
Those reforms, signed into law by President Ronald Reagan, stabilized Social Security for decades and were followed by the reelection of many of the lawmakers who backed them, a reminder that politically difficult fixes can be survivable.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026
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Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The film still feels relevant today as a reminder that America’s greatest strength has always been its ability to confront impossible problems and find a way forward together.
—Time, 10 June 2026
The result is a category that feels less like an afterthought and more like the focal point of an outfit—a subtle reminder that the smallest accessories often carry the most weight.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 June 2026
Those reforms, signed into law by President Ronald Reagan, stabilized Social Security for decades and were followed by the reelection of many of the lawmakers who backed them, a reminder that politically difficult fixes can be survivable.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminder
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For many people, remembrance means attending a vigil, visiting a memorial, reading the names of the 49, or sharing a tribute.—
Jennifer Marcial Ocasio,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Driscoll’s memorial was canceled.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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The olive oil bottles make for great gifts and souvenirs, so pick up a few to take home with you.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The pub's merchandise, and its commemorative souvenir pint glasses in particular, have become almost as iconic as the destination itself.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The club will carry out more significant tributes to Bonds before this Sunday’s home game against Aston Villa.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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In the latter, Jackman and Kate Hudson play the real-life couple of Mike Sardina and Claire Stengl, who formed a Neil Diamond tribute act.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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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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And earlier, in 1997, Mongolia used an image of his eclipse track from a NASA Circular in a commemorative of the 1997 eclipse.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 June 2025
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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminder. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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