reminder
noun
re·mind·er
ri-ˈmīn-dər 
plural reminders
: one that reminds: such as
a
: something that calls a memory or thought to the mind
a picture that's a reminder of happier times
There were reminders of him everywhere. Whenever she heard music, or when she played the guitar he had given her, Felicity thought of her grandfather's gravelly voice singing along, happily out of tune.—
Valerie Tripp
Valerie TrippNow a quarter of mortgaged American homes are underwater, and movie montages about cashmere sheets are an irksome reminder of how we can't afford them.—Sarah Ball
Sarah Ball
b
: something (such as a note or notification) designed to prompt or aid the memory
She wrote a reminder about the meeting in her calendar.
I run the risk of missing a reminder because I often silence my phone when I am on the air or recording in the studio.—Cat Wilson
Cat WilsonSynonyms
Examples of reminder in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Her story is a reminder that with passion and fearlessness, anyone can achieve greatness.
—Tom Brady, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Several of the actors also plan on taking home small mementos from the set as reminders of their time on the show.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Optimism is very, very important, and this film is a reminder that people can come together and fight properly for the right thing.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
If anything, most of the mixtape’s collaborations were welcome, but unnecessary, reminders of how great the chemistry is between Dreamville artists.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Warner had instructed me to breathe, but my body sent only lurching reminders that flight is wrong.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The deals are a reminder that the companies that make up the Silicon Valley economy never march in lockstep.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
The Pew data, however, are a reminder to be skeptical of such grand claims.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
All reminders of that day, one year ago, when Yarl was shot while trying to pick up his brothers.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2024
Tom Brady, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Several of the actors also plan on taking home small mementos from the set as reminders of their time on the show.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Optimism is very, very important, and this film is a reminder that people can come together and fight properly for the right thing.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
If anything, most of the mixtape’s collaborations were welcome, but unnecessary, reminders of how great the chemistry is between Dreamville artists.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Warner had instructed me to breathe, but my body sent only lurching reminders that flight is wrong.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The deals are a reminder that the companies that make up the Silicon Valley economy never march in lockstep.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
The Pew data, however, are a reminder to be skeptical of such grand claims.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
All reminders of that day, one year ago, when Yarl was shot while trying to pick up his brothers.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminder. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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