as in memorials
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 reminders
Until that happens, the ghost bikes will remain — stark, silent reminders of lives cut short and a call for safer streets.
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Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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
But the shot that filled out the bracket for the Final Four — Michigan, Arizona, Illinois and, yes, UConn, all of whom were in town Thursday to start college basketball's biggest celebration — was one of many reminders over the past month that there's some magic left in those nets.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
There will also be email reminders the day before and the day of the time slot.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The mom pushed back, saying their son still needs reminders and structure at his age.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
State deposit schedules don’t always align with the federal timeline but QuickBooks Payroll includes helpful reminders when any tax payments are due.
—Kat Boogaard, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The findings should be jarring reminders of planetary vital signs flashing red.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
With 10 golden rectangular reminders looming in the rafters, the Denver Pioneers made a championship accomplishment seem like a feat before the feat.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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
But the shot that filled out the bracket for the Final Four — Michigan, Arizona, Illinois and, yes, UConn, all of whom were in town Thursday to start college basketball's biggest celebration — was one of many reminders over the past month that there's some magic left in those nets.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
There will also be email reminders the day before and the day of the time slot.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The mom pushed back, saying their son still needs reminders and structure at his age.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
State deposit schedules don’t always align with the federal timeline but QuickBooks Payroll includes helpful reminders when any tax payments are due.
—Kat Boogaard, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The findings should be jarring reminders of planetary vital signs flashing red.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
With 10 golden rectangular reminders looming in the rafters, the Denver Pioneers made a championship accomplishment seem like a feat before the feat.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminders
Noun
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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
Noun
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Afternoon Ben Thanh Market is Hồ Chí Minh’s biggest market – a vast maze of 1,500 stalls selling everything from still-twitching fish to electronics and souvenirs.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Like the space bags of infomercials past, this more aesthetic option flattens almost completely, leaving plenty of room for potential souvenirs.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These virtues are not irrelevant relics.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Those decisions suggest some automakers are starting to treat physical controls not as outdated relics but as useful tools.—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reminders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminders. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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