Thesaurus results for RECOLLECTIONS

recollections

noun

plural of recollection

as in memories

a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered I have no recollection of ever saying that

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Recent Examples of recollections Remarkably, after more than a 40-year interval, Tursi was able to track down one of the hostage takers to get his recollections of that fateful day. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026 In their latest filing, the prosecutors maintain the teen's recollections of the abuse first surfaced during a high school dream. — John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026 Mother and daughter have differing recollections of that conversation some 14 years ago. — Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026 In 2002 Thompson’s children expounded on the story and took issue with a number of Lange’s recollections, particularly that the family had sold their tires for food. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026 Green and Jacob — a Philly detective and a Mayfield, NJ patrolman, respectively — both have hazy recollections of being drugged. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 Bailey’s early recollections of scent come from his grandparents. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 These recollections are fond, but tinged with the knowledge of all that would soon change; even the name of his city is no longer the same. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 Many people’s recollections of the 2010 World Cup will be the official anthem Waka Waka, the incessant sound of the vuvuzela, and of Paul the Octopus correctly predicting match outcomes. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026

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memories

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Since the shooting, former teammates, coaches and others have been texting his father to share heartbreaking memories.

— Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Today, the award-winning reserve is run by travel operator &Beyond, whose dual-sided dedication to environmental conservation and luxury experience create spectacular memories.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

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