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 The Kido incident is a stark reminder of the importance of proactive digital security measures for families. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025 There’s a reason this pint-sized Pokémon has been the face of the world’s biggest media franchise for decades, and his memorable appearances in Horizons serve as a reminder of his ingenious design. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 For Frisk, the AR experience is a reminder that change is possible, and that everyone, from brands to consumers, has a role to play. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025 For now, Figure 03 remains a striking symbol of progress and a reminder that the leap from lab to living room is not quite complete. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reminder
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Noun
  • During a private memorial, a huge floral tribute on the grounds of the mansion spelled out, 'OZZY F---ING OSBOURNE', on the banks of the Osbournes' lake.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Over $14,000 has been raised towards Jones’ memorial since his mother set up a GoFundMe.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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  • According to the New York Post, visitors broke off parts of the headstone as souvenirs.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Entry fees vary and include a goody bag, souvenir shirt and finisher medal.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • Gregory’s Vice Principals co-star Walton Goggins also paid the late actress tribute.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Several successors aiming for a similar cocktail of horror and comedy have paid tribute to the Bride, from Young Frankenstein (1974) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) to Bride of Chucky (1998) and a run of DC Comics (and James Gunn's accompanying Creature Commandos series).
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminder. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

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