as in memorial
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard

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Recent Examples of reminder These small but formidable fish are a reminder of the vast diversity and ingenuity of life on Earth; understanding and protecting them should be paramount. Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 But the experience of the past is a reminder that the strength of institutions can be very hard to assess before they are directly challenged. Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025 The post is a reminder that Diesel and Johnson’s feud remains settled. Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025 For Schoen to skate away unscathed from this wreckage, however, while Daboll scratches and claws to regain his standing, is to provide a reminder that the Giants employed Dave Gettleman as their GM for four years through two head coaches. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for reminder 
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  • What to Know The draft memorial, signified as RS 31836, in the Idaho legislature, was presented to the House State Affairs Committee by the committee's vice chair, Republican Representative Heather Scott.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Remains belonging to Livingston and Jeffrey Jones were added to the memorial's ossuary and white doves were released during the dedication.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
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  • Shop and Dine in West Yellowstone The gateway town to Yellowstone National Park, West Yellowstone is not only the doorway to outdoor adventure, but also a great place to grab a bite to eat or shop for souvenirs.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Screens above the bar advertise a cocktail called the Ugly Sweater Party ($22 — this is a shakedown), which comes with a souvenir cocktail shaker.
    Erin Somers, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • Jon Bon Jovi, who collaborated with the musician on his 2006 solo album, Overnight Sensational, paid tribute to Moore on Facebook.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Following the death of Sam Moore, many of the artists inspired by the Sam and Dave singer turned to social media to pay tribute to the soul legend.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025

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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminder. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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