as in memorials
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 reminders
That Pawlikowski is telling a story of actual historical figures proves a fascinating challenge for a filmmaker who has previously invented characters to serve as historical reminders.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
There is strong work being done in areas such as text-messaging interventions for youth diabetes (reminders to check blood sugars) and emerging efforts with biometric data collection.
—Steve D. Klein, STAT, 14 May 2026
Such reminders can exacerbate drug craving.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Critics of the renaming say keeping Trotter’s name could allow the college to confront its history rather than remove visible reminders of it.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Engagement opportunities included open submissions for school names and mascots, community voting and ongoing reminders across platforms.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Behind all the cheerful fanfare, holidays can be bitter pills to swallow, reminders of absence and lack and an inability to live up to all that happy hyperbole.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
In recent years, Baltimore County’s fire and EMS community has experienced painful losses within its own ranks, reminders of the risks that come with this profession.
—Nick Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
The dot-com crash and the 2008 financial crisis are painful reminders that every boom eventually ends.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
There is strong work being done in areas such as text-messaging interventions for youth diabetes (reminders to check blood sugars) and emerging efforts with biometric data collection.
—Steve D. Klein, STAT, 14 May 2026
Such reminders can exacerbate drug craving.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Critics of the renaming say keeping Trotter’s name could allow the college to confront its history rather than remove visible reminders of it.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Engagement opportunities included open submissions for school names and mascots, community voting and ongoing reminders across platforms.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Behind all the cheerful fanfare, holidays can be bitter pills to swallow, reminders of absence and lack and an inability to live up to all that happy hyperbole.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
In recent years, Baltimore County’s fire and EMS community has experienced painful losses within its own ranks, reminders of the risks that come with this profession.
—Nick Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
The dot-com crash and the 2008 financial crisis are painful reminders that every boom eventually ends.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminders
Noun
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The idea of a waiting period is common for monuments and memorials.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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The committees worked closely together to see what design ideas should be added and toured other memorials to gather inspiration and ensure each branch was represented.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The best souvenirs on the Big Island include Kaʻū coffee and local macadamia nut products.—
Kait Hanson,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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At Rock Around the Shop, the store will feature a mix of apparel, accessories and souvenirs that capture the irreverent energy of the ride.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Noun
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These poles are not relics but living records of family lineage, alliances, and legends.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Legend has it that these relics are the remains of martyrs from the early days of Christianity in Rome that were discovered in the 16th century in unmarked graves in the city's catacombs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Reminders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminders. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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