remembrances

noun

Definition of remembrancesnext
plural of remembrance
1
as in memories
a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered a happy couple with many fond remembrances of when they were dating in college

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2
as in reminders
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event she gave her boyfriend on the eve of his military service one of her lockets as a remembrance of their abiding affection

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remembrances
  1. memories
  2. reminders
  3. recollections
Noun
  • Fortunately for readers at The Athletic, Pete Sampson and Seth Emerson have memories that stretch back to 1981 (and beyond), even if our Notre Dame and Georgia beat writers missed that matchup in New Orleans.
    Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The end-of-the-year holidays often include exchanging gifts, time with family and friends, and memories to cherish in the years to come.
    Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of memories
Noun
  • Connection Fox, for example, helps users keep track of important contacts, sets reminders to get in touch and even generates suggestions for ways to reach out, keeping important relationships from going cold.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of reminders
Noun
  • Much like our recollections of the man himself.
    John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
  • But others do have recollections.
    Preston Jones Special to the Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of recollections
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