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
Detectives recovered a computer file where Heuermann kept notes on how to get away with crimes, including supplies for his kill kits, the locations of traffic cameras and a reminder to use push-pins to hang a drop cloth, rather than tape.
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Michael Ruiz , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Among the documents was a series of checklists with reminders to limit noise, clean the bodies and destroy evidence.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Air Force Global Strike Command, which oversees the nation’s B-52 and B-1 bomber fleets, told airmen across the command that the deaths were a reminder of the risks involved in maintaining the nation’s strategic deterrent.
—Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
The idea is to shift sunscreen from a once-in-the-morning habit into something more informed and responsive – adjusting reminders and guidance around actual exposure, skin profile, and daily behavior.
—New Atlas, 16 June 2026
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Michael Ruiz , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Among the documents was a series of checklists with reminders to limit noise, clean the bodies and destroy evidence.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Air Force Global Strike Command, which oversees the nation’s B-52 and B-1 bomber fleets, told airmen across the command that the deaths were a reminder of the risks involved in maintaining the nation’s strategic deterrent.
—Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
The idea is to shift sunscreen from a once-in-the-morning habit into something more informed and responsive – adjusting reminders and guidance around actual exposure, skin profile, and daily behavior.
—New Atlas, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminder
Noun
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Over 100 mourners gathered last week around a memorial of flowers and photos to remember two young sisters slain by their father — another in a frustratingly long line of domestic violence tragedies.—
Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The memorial was installed in 2012 as a way to acknowledge — alongside a formal apology by the California State Legislature and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors — the history of Mexican and Mexican Americans who were forcefully removed from the United States during the Great Depression.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The differing nacho offerings come served in a souvenir FIFA soccer ball bowl.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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There's also $5 Michelob Ultra drafts or $8 Casamigos margarita served in limited-edition World Cup souvenir cups.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Amid mounting outcry, Bass offered a public tribute to the dog.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In a touching tribute, Saliba ran over to the sideline after scoring and held up the jersey of Ismaël Koné, the teammate who left the field on a stretcher minutes earlier after suffering what looked to be a serious leg injury.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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