reminders

Definition of remindersnext
plural of reminder
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 Each of the time zones Pascal Soriot operates in has offered vivid reminders of the delicate balancing act global business leaders must perform as the world economy transforms around them. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Mineral-rich mud pools, thermal baths, and sulfur springs are reminders of the island's volcanic origins. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026 But there are fascinating studies showing that time of day affects care—patients who are seen early are more likely to have preventive care reminders discussed than [those who are seen] late in the day, when doctors are tired. Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026 Under these conditions, reminders of nonhumanness cannot reliably prevent the attribution of understanding, intention, and accountability. Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026 Many of these reminders are automatic, so unsubscribing from emails or blocking texts is a short-term solution. Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026 All these cues are reminders of a source of reward, and that causes the release of dopamine in anticipation of pleasure, which motivates me into taking action. Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 Storm safety reminders The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services urged travelers to plan ahead, noting that winter storms can last hours or even days and may block roads or cause power outages. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026 While the room was full of movie-makers, there were many reminders that Curry remains an elite basketball player first, and film expert second. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminders
Noun
  • Social media saw an outpouring of memorials and tributes from politicians and public figures alike eulogizing Jackson and his long career of advocacy.
    Kate Perez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Inside Iran, memorials for those killed continue across the country.
    Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This will leave you space to bring home the souvenirs that will always remind you of Lisbon.
    Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Downtown Boone is the perfect place to go for souvenirs from your time in Western North Carolina.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • But those relics of history paled in comparison to the ambience — and opulence — of the Forest Theater.
    Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Their professional norms – editorial gatekeeping, standards for sourcing, verification of facts – are not bureaucratic relics.
    Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026

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“Reminders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminders. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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