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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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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 remembrances
In the year since, the city has renamed a street in his honor, with the three commemorative benches joining the remembrances to the fallen officer around town.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The in memoriam segment is expected to include, among many others, remembrances of Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Robert Duvall.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Even as Jackson has stepped away from the campaign trail to be with family and host remembrances, he has been thrust into the spotlight.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
In the aftermath of Dane's passing, his former costars have shared their remembrances and their fond memories of working with the late actor.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
In the days after Eric Dane’s death, the public remembrances have shifted from shock to recollection.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Feb. 2026
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who is running for governor, offered personal remembrances on social media.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
After her death, there was an outpour of remembrances and tributes from the Hollywood community.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
An outpouring of remembrances from fans and celebrities across Hollywood were shared following news of O’Hara’s death.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The in memoriam segment is expected to include, among many others, remembrances of Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Robert Duvall.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Even as Jackson has stepped away from the campaign trail to be with family and host remembrances, he has been thrust into the spotlight.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
In the aftermath of Dane's passing, his former costars have shared their remembrances and their fond memories of working with the late actor.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
In the days after Eric Dane’s death, the public remembrances have shifted from shock to recollection.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Feb. 2026
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who is running for governor, offered personal remembrances on social media.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
After her death, there was an outpour of remembrances and tributes from the Hollywood community.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
An outpouring of remembrances from fans and celebrities across Hollywood were shared following news of O’Hara’s death.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remembrances
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Odd memories This weekend’s Final Four is the first in Indianapolis since the state of Indiana hosted the entire NCAA Tournament in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Apple Original Films movie is an adaptation of a 1997 book written and illustrated by Travolta, inspired by the star’s childhood memories and lifelong passion for aviation.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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Until that happens, the ghost bikes will remain — stark, silent reminders of lives cut short and a call for safer streets.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid has refused the Guggenheim Bilbao’s request to borrow Pablo Picasso’s Guernica, evoking reminders of a painful political history in Spain, according to Italy’s Il Giornale dell’Arte.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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Body Mists Instead of staying stranded in nostalgic recollections of your middle school gym bag, body mists have actually grown up right alongside us.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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All the hiccups now blend together in his recollections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Outside, the landscaped grounds highlight memorials, monuments and views across the city.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the loft, Ann tells Caroline that Lauren is often a footnote to sycophantic memorials for John in the media, while Carolyn continues to be painted as a villain.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Remembrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remembrances. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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