Thesaurus results for REMINDER

reminder

noun

ri-ˈmīn-dər

Definition of reminder

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 But for many, her death Tuesday has served as a reminder that at the heart of her legacy is her role as a songwriter. — Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 And the movie is an excellent reminder that the toons are only half of the equation. — James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 That year, the head trainer of the Commanders was found to have been illegally distributing oxycodone to players — an unsettling reminder of the NFL's difficult history with painkillers. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 This was a good reminder that sometimes taking things away can make the experience even more powerful. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reminder

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In Ocean Springs, where Nolan lived and first made a name for himself, the focus remained on the high school’s football game unfolding in front of them – no moment of silence, visible memorials, signs, ribbons or public tributes.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
The president last attended the 9/11 memorial at the World Trade Center site in 2024, when President Joe Biden was also in attendance months before the 2024 presidential election.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of memorial

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But Dolly stayed on stage, signing autographs, chatting with fans, forever smiling as popping flashcubes signaled someone had snapped another souvenir.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Fans who order a food item that comes in a basket will receive it in a souvenir stadium bowl that depicts Boise State’s blue turf surrounded by orange bleachers.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of souvenir

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