reminiscences

plural of reminiscence
as in recollections
a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered his reminiscences about the war were painful to hear

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Recent Examples of reminiscences Ancient Origins drew parallels to older traditions already present at the site, with reminiscences of Bronze and Iron Age occupation, a time during which burial mounds were used. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025 Here, some of Basso’s reminiscences and observations. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025 The poet’s reminiscences form the core of several poems that rank among the glories of twentieth-century American literature. Dan Chiasson, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025 There’s a late-harvest glint to the guitar here, distinctly offset by a roadhouse stomp, punctuating Snoop’s poignant reminiscences. Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024 There are also flashbacks that extend to more recent episodes, including reminiscences of his time as a film-school professor, in the nineties, with his then students Malcolm, Diana, and Emma. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscences
Noun
  • But there’s a lot to be gained from listening to first-hand recollections.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The series takes a comprehensive look at the case, airing evidence that was never shared with the jury and conversations with sources whose recollections upend prosecutors’ theory of the crime.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The memories of those late-game collapses crept in when the Sabres’ 4-2 lead became 4-3 early in the third period.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • To avoid any issues but keep the memories, place any souvenir stamps in a travel journal.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Reminiscences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscences. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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