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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
Last weekend, the families of those who lost their children to fentanyl poisoning took to the nation’s capital for their annual day of remembrance.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Personal remembrance becomes interwoven with political fiction, historical fact, and mythological distortion in the flood of stories that customarily follows a war.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Contestants transform into La Catrina, the skeletal figure that has become an enduring symbol of remembrance and Mexican identity.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Ashby wrote in a remembrance on her Facebook page.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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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.—
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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.—
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The seat belt buckle reminder now comes standard for back seats as well.—
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This tragedy occurred a short distance from where George Floyd was unjustly killed — another painful reminder that injustice, excessive force and unequal accountability continue to plague our nation.—
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Truly has been racing most of his life, almost 11 years by his recollection.—
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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.—
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Shortly before the rally, the American Legion and the Palisades LTRG held a separate memorial at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Swarthmore Avenue.—
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Some have praised the government for investing in synagogue restoration, Holocaust memorials and Jewish cultural life, as well as for maintaining close diplomatic ties with Israel.—
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“Remembrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remembrance. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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