reminders

noun

plural of reminder
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 Accounts of injuries, even fatalities, are reminders that beneath the mystery of a bog’s soft ground lies real danger. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Amazon launched two new AI gadgets on Thursday that the company says can listen to conversations, compose notes and issue reminders. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 There are a few reminders of the building’s former life, too; the basement gym’s walls are lined with thick chestnut wood salvaged from the ramps once used to move horses through the building. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Selena Gomez‘s fourth annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit was a night of music, philanthropy and powerful reminders of why mental health advocacy matters. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 HomeView recognizes up to six people by face and shows each of them their own messages, calendar, and reminders. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026 These marks can remain long after treatment, serving as unwanted reminders of a difficult experience. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 How all-knowing is a deity that needs constant reminders in the form of tithes and offerings? — David Von Drehle, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Signs calling for their return are mostly gone, but reminders of those who were killed are ubiquitous in a country still reckoning with the trauma of that day. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminders
  1. memorials
  2. souvenirs
  3. relics
Noun
  • Upkeep of national memorials should be an automatic government function without expectation of any compensation, monetary or in the form of adding one’s name to the building.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
  • These memorials often emphasize Catto because of his civil rights and voting rights advocacy.
    — Timothy Welbeck, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of memorials
Noun
  • The heart of this town is a neat grid of small roads, lined with shops selling tours and safari trips amid a jumble of souvenirs and handicrafts, alongside a smattering of local eateries.
    — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The entrance and exits of Prambanan are also cluttered with vendors selling souvenirs and cold drinks — offering a good opportunity to pick up a bottle of water.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of souvenirs
Noun
  • The presentation positioned Zelda products almost as relics representing an ancient myth passed down through history.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Behind the reception desk, a wall of 109 wooden pigeonholes doubles as an art installation, with some compartments displaying replicas of the property's original room keys and others filled with nautical relics reflecting Naples's coastal allure.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of relics

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“Reminders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminders. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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