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
Once activated, the software runs locally on your computer, so there are no recurring payments or renewal reminders.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
Regardless, Pompeii stands among the strongest reminders that archaeologists are unearthing the past and its people, each of whom had hopes, dreams, and—particularly evident in this case—fears.
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Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
There are so many of those reminders throughout this tournament, but rarely will the contrast so emphatically slap you across the face.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Among the documents was a series of checklists with reminders to limit noise, clean the bodies and destroy evidence.
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Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
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.
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New Atlas,
16 June 2026
Apple has also explored using the cameras to provide contextual reminders and improve navigation during turn-by-turn walking directions.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
After his death, Capo moved back to her native Puerto Rico, hoping to escape the constant reminders in Orlando that her son was gone.
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Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Major economies — from the US to India — offer no shortage of reminders.
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William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
Regardless, Pompeii stands among the strongest reminders that archaeologists are unearthing the past and its people, each of whom had hopes, dreams, and—particularly evident in this case—fears.
—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
There are so many of those reminders throughout this tournament, but rarely will the contrast so emphatically slap you across the face.
—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
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
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
Apple has also explored using the cameras to provide contextual reminders and improve navigation during turn-by-turn walking directions.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
After his death, Capo moved back to her native Puerto Rico, hoping to escape the constant reminders in Orlando that her son was gone.
—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Major economies — from the US to India — offer no shortage of reminders.
—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminders
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Visitors to the Reykjavík Art Museum can leave their coats, bags, and other belongings in viewable vitrines near the entrance, to serve as something like memorials for those taking in the show.
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In addition to Hegseth blocking the advancement of Black senior officers and presiding over the restoration of Confederate memorials, the Department of Defense has removed tributes to Black heroes in the Pentagon and on department webpages.
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Inside the store, special pieces include lithographs, limited-edition items and souvenirs developed in partnership with JR.
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As those trees died, some were processed into souvenirs such as pens and trinket boxes.
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But the First Amendment is more than a few eloquent phrases about free speech, and its principles are far from historical relics.
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Even the rarest materials—Basra pearls, Golconda diamonds—get new life in a striking pair of earrings from Santi that mimic Maharaja ornamentation without feeling like ancient relics.
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“Reminders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminders. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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