remembrance
Americannoun
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a retained mental impression; memory.
- Synonyms:
- reminiscence, recollection
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the act or fact of remembering.
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the power or faculty of remembering.
- Synonyms:
- memory
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the length of time over which recollection or memory extends.
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the state of being remembered; commemoration.
to hold someone's name in remembrance.
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something that serves to bring to mind or keep in mind some place, person, event, etc.; memento.
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a gift given as a token of love or friendship.
I sent her a small remembrance on Mother's Day.
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remembrances, greetings; respects.
noun
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the act of remembering or state of being remembered
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something that is remembered; reminiscence
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a memento or keepsake
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the extent in time of one's power of recollection
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the act of honouring some past event, person, etc
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( as modifier )
a remembrance service
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Other Word Forms
- nonremembrance noun
Etymology
Origin of remembrance
Example Sentences
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Train workers were staging a 24-hour strike on Monday in what their union called "an act of collective remembrance, protest and democratic vigilance".
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
The Reiner remembrance was followed by a segment that included tributes to the late Diane Keaton by Rachel McAdams and the late Robert Redford by Barbra Streisand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
From next month new ashes will not be allowed to be buried in historic areas of the gardens of remembrance at Margam Crematorium.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
The only figure who currently has a day of remembrance in Florida is former President Ronald Reagan, on Feb. 6.
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026
Later, as they ate and drank together, and sang regimental songs, their reunion would also become a memorial service to their dead: an act of remembrance.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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