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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
Junior's retired No. 2 jersey hangs in Fiserv Forum, serving as a constant remembrance of his outstanding play on the court and his impact on the Bucks' success.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Patrick McCaskey mentioned his remembrance was his sixth attempt after his mother edited the previous versions.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Firstborn, which acts as a remembrance for her late daughter, offers an achingly candid record of her unfathomable loss.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 1 Mar. 2025
Forgetting Abraham Lincoln Sarah Browne’s neglect of Lincoln, compared with the ceaseless remembrance of her daughter, did not lessen her desolation over the assassination.
—JSTOR Daily, 15 Feb. 2025
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Geno Apicella Placentia March happiness Alabama’s record-breaking three-point shooting display in its Sweet 16 victory over BYU brought back great memories of No. 11 Loyola Marymount’s 149-115 victory over defending champion and No. 3 Michigan in the 1990 NCAA tournament.—
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The sisters spent the latter half of their lives sharing memories of his life and supporting the legacy of his career.—
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On days and nights like these — where sleep feels impossible, and exhaustion sets in — there’s one gentle reminder that may help: rest, even without sleep, is still invaluable.—
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And while the interests of international law look unlikely to be served over the next four days, the trip, by virtue of its singularity, acts as a reminder of the new international constraints under which Israel’s leader now operates.—
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After maybe a 10-pitch at-bat, Mountcastle smoked a ball to right center, and this is where their recollections of the story separate.—
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The homestand has been rife with recollections of the Dodgers’ 2024 success, from Hollywood-esque entrances to a ring ceremony.—
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Pretty much everything was gone except there was a white obelisk in memorial of the people who had passed there.—
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The goal is to get the memorial built in time for Veterans Day 2026, Lewis said.—
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“Remembrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remembrance. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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