as in memorial
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 reminder
At this rate, parents may soon be giving their kids mini financial lessons—complete with a PowerPoint on rising costs, a breakdown of the household budget, and a nostalgic reminder that back in the day, a quarter was more than enough for a tiny human tooth.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
Scabby, with their ever-present skin condition, is also a reminder that LGBTQ+ people have a higher burden of chronic illness than the general population.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Mar. 2025
Presidential addresses to Congress are always reminders that elections have consequences because the winner gets to frame, talk and control the narrative, and the losers have to sit on their hands or, in the case of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, fiddle with their phones.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The moment was a subtle reminder of the Crown’s presence at Hollywood’s biggest night—but far from the only one.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
Scabby, with their ever-present skin condition, is also a reminder that LGBTQ+ people have a higher burden of chronic illness than the general population.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Mar. 2025
Presidential addresses to Congress are always reminders that elections have consequences because the winner gets to frame, talk and control the narrative, and the losers have to sit on their hands or, in the case of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, fiddle with their phones.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The moment was a subtle reminder of the Crown’s presence at Hollywood’s biggest night—but far from the only one.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminder
Noun
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The central portion of the memorial will contain a reflection pool where the club’s dance floor was located.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2025
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Not quite 24 hours later, Duarte Matarese found herself in front of the West York Borough Police Department visiting a memorial of flowers, candles and balloons set up by community members.—
Maya Eaglin,
NBC News,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Molaro provided his show souvenir: the Cooper tea dish.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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There are upscale shops and spots to get souvenirs unique to the Royal Hawaiian.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The name Gathright Dam pays tribute to Thomas Gathright, the man whose land the Jackson River flooded prior to the impoundment being built.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hackman was recognized for his Oscar-winning performance in the film by actor Viola Davis, who paid tribute to the legendary actor after his death.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminder. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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