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as in memory
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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as in reminder
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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as in recollection
the power or process of recalling what has been previously learned or experienced
remembrance will wane with age
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Recent Examples of remembrance
Flags at the Tennessee state capitol are at half staff until sunset on July 11 in remembrance of former Representative Steve Bivens.
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Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
In her honor, her mother has asked supporters to eat red velvet cake, Paige's favorite, and share a photo in remembrance.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
This year’s July 4 events in Highland Park included the return of a morning indoor remembrance ceremony, held this time at The Moraine, and the 11 a.m. parade on the same route as last year’s parade.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
The new partnership stemmed from Diaz and McCartney's remembrance of summer celebrations and their shared commitment to responsible fashion, vegan living, and modern design.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 10 July 2025
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Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
In her honor, her mother has asked supporters to eat red velvet cake, Paige's favorite, and share a photo in remembrance.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
This year’s July 4 events in Highland Park included the return of a morning indoor remembrance ceremony, held this time at The Moraine, and the 11 a.m. parade on the same route as last year’s parade.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
The new partnership stemmed from Diaz and McCartney's remembrance of summer celebrations and their shared commitment to responsible fashion, vegan living, and modern design.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remembrance
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The couple, who began dating in April 2023, have frequently toasted their relationship highlights and shared milestone memories on Instagram.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Executive function refers to skills like working memory, cognitive flexibility and inhibition control.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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As reported, Demna’s first show for the Italian brand will be next March, with his September presentation more of a reminder of Gucci’s foundations.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
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Its body was a reminder of what can happen when straying from the paths, Mike Poland, the scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory with the U.S. Geological Survey, told USA TODAY at the time.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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The book seeks to answer this query by recasting personal writing as a conversation between recollection and amnesia.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Invoking Pettis Norman’s name might summon recollections of Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick, who transferred from Second Ward High School to Myers Park to break the city’s color line and whose football prowess later led to the desegregation of the Shrine Bowl.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Visits to wineries, chateaus, city centers, cathedrals, memorials, and museums are typically part of the mix.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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No worker was allowed inside 345 Park; instead, the US and New York state flags fluttered at half-staff and a small memorial started to take shape.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
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“Remembrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remembrance. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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