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Definition of anamnesisnext
as in memory
a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered an extended, highly fruitful anamnesis that was triggered by the simple act of biting into a madeleine

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Recent Examples of anamnesis The white horse and classic car tricked out with chandeliers are obviously fantastic; more coded are the homages to the 2000s, which the twenty-somethings involved seem to have anamnesis for. Vogue, 8 Apr. 2022
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Noun
  • Miami has rekindled memories of its 2001 national championship team behind a defense that went from porous to nearly impenetrable in its first season under coordinator Corey Hetherman.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Yes, some people just drink to enjoy, but many also consume alcohol to experience a boost in confidence or performance or to relieve stress, sadness or difficult memories, Knowles said.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Truly has been racing most of his life, almost 11 years by his recollection.
    Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The one-off doc will present first-hand recollections of the Israel-Hamas war from Israel Defense Force (IDF) veterans and reservists who have served in the conflict.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025

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“Anamnesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anamnesis. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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