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
  • Designer Michelle Boudreau has bright memories of this home, as many others in Palm Springs do.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The family of six planned to embark on a one-year global journey to help fill their children’s memories with breathtaking destinations and once-in-a-lifetime encounters.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of memories
Noun
  • Use the tools to schedule emails and set reminders for follow-ups.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Volkswagen emissions scandal and the criticisms faced by Shein for their labor practices and carbon footprint are stark reminders.
    Ted Kail, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of reminders
Noun
  • Each sibling’s memory diverged, of course, as recollections tend to.
    Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
  • These are the recollections of an aging grandmother trying to teach her grandson lessons about kindness.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of recollections
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