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
The movie’s point of view is established with a brief opening voice-over by a woman named Sasha, whose reminiscences of childhood, and of her brother Jeremy, make up the bulk of the film.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Criminal elements stepped into the void, bringing chaos and reminiscences of the straight, stable life under Leonid Brezhnev.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
In the nightmare scenario that kicks off Transcription, the disabling of the narrator’s phone—that ingenious receptacle for distraction, and discomfort, and crap—sets in motion a series of observations and reminiscences that prod the narrator’s unconscious, bringing the novel into being.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The novel, which jumps around in time from spectral reminiscences of the nineteenth century to the late 1980s and early 1990s and into the twenty-first century, follows the members of a Brooklyn family attempting to find stability while struggling with their strange attunement to the dead.
—Omari Weekes, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Many folks shared reminiscences of the old days.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Brooks isn’t too macho to tear up during these reminiscences.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
There were reminiscences about Bobby’s playing every snap for his father’s team, Bobby’s coaching start at a $5,000-a-year job and Bobby’s always doing the right thing, sticking with his convictions no matter what anyone else thought or had to say.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
The filmmakers also planned to bookend the story with the reminiscences of the older Kirk and Spock — a cunning ruse to get the headline power of Shatner and Nimoy in the movie.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Criminal elements stepped into the void, bringing chaos and reminiscences of the straight, stable life under Leonid Brezhnev.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
In the nightmare scenario that kicks off Transcription, the disabling of the narrator’s phone—that ingenious receptacle for distraction, and discomfort, and crap—sets in motion a series of observations and reminiscences that prod the narrator’s unconscious, bringing the novel into being.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The novel, which jumps around in time from spectral reminiscences of the nineteenth century to the late 1980s and early 1990s and into the twenty-first century, follows the members of a Brooklyn family attempting to find stability while struggling with their strange attunement to the dead.
—Omari Weekes, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Many folks shared reminiscences of the old days.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Brooks isn’t too macho to tear up during these reminiscences.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
There were reminiscences about Bobby’s playing every snap for his father’s team, Bobby’s coaching start at a $5,000-a-year job and Bobby’s always doing the right thing, sticking with his convictions no matter what anyone else thought or had to say.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
The filmmakers also planned to bookend the story with the reminiscences of the older Kirk and Spock — a cunning ruse to get the headline power of Shatner and Nimoy in the movie.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscences
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The documentary is already stirring up buzz due to Odom’s recent comments refuting some of the details and recollections from his ex-wife Khloé Kardashian.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Catskill Game Farm was America’s first ever private zoo, fostering beloved childhood memories for a generation before falling into disrepair and closing in 2006.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Matisse sometimes accompanies his tableaus with brief, stream-of-consciousness writings which document his memories, creative philosophies and advice to younger artists.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Reminiscences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscences. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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