1
as in recollection
the power or process of recalling what has been previously learned or experienced
a photographic memory makes taking tests entirely too easy
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as in memorial
a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered
I have only the vaguest memory of the family vacation we took the year I turned three
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Justin Thomas won the 2025 RBC Heritage with one of his best putting performances in recent memory.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Reflection and Commentary By reflecting on memories through a combination of nostalgic ocean art and Western art and engaging the viewer by commenting on societal issues and environmental concerns, Nathan’s work demonstrates significant appeal.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Growing up in Kentucky, Huff has many fond memories of her dad during his time in law enforcement.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
And with a little help from AI, those memories can live on forever, or at least until our cloud partners run out of space.
—Raghu Para, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Reflection and Commentary By reflecting on memories through a combination of nostalgic ocean art and Western art and engaging the viewer by commenting on societal issues and environmental concerns, Nathan’s work demonstrates significant appeal.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Growing up in Kentucky, Huff has many fond memories of her dad during his time in law enforcement.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
And with a little help from AI, those memories can live on forever, or at least until our cloud partners run out of space.
—Raghu Para, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Memory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memory. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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