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
Sunlight lines both the living and driving sides with felt, designed for sticking up photos and daily reminders.
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New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
Pure digital efficiency: an Evite, complete with email reminders and easy RSVPing for the host to track.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2025
That is a good reminder to go back and listen to that 1991 Jeff Lynne solo record.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Aug. 2025
The Swiss insurer cited the Los Angeles wildfires at the start of the year as a stark reminder that even the world’s wealthiest economies are unprepared for the impact of increasing climate risks.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
Pure digital efficiency: an Evite, complete with email reminders and easy RSVPing for the host to track.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2025
That is a good reminder to go back and listen to that 1991 Jeff Lynne solo record.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Aug. 2025
The Swiss insurer cited the Los Angeles wildfires at the start of the year as a stark reminder that even the world’s wealthiest economies are unprepared for the impact of increasing climate risks.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminder
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After $1 million was dedicated to fund the new memorial, developers put out a call to local, national and international artists to decide the design of the future monument.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some of the most prominent statues include the equestrian memorial in Charlottesville, Virginia, removed in 2021 after violent protests, and the Robert E. Lee Monument in Richmond, Virginia, which was toppled the same year amid racial justice demonstrations.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Home to local boutiques, specialty shops, and artisan galleries, this is the perfect place to find a souvenir to take home—and much more.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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The poem was a souvenir of the fleeting moment of its composition, its irregular right margin suggesting words jotted on scrap paper.—
Dan Chiasson,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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DeGroff is the father of the American cocktail renaissance and has a Scorcese-esque fascination with all things New York; Beebe’s extended tribute to the Stork Club and the cocktails therein would’ve been irresistible.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
16 Aug. 2025
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He was ordered to forfeit two diamond chains that pay tribute to friends, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminder. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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