remembrance

noun

re·mem·brance ri-ˈmem-brən(t)s

also -bə-rən(t)s

Synonyms of remembrance next

: the state of bearing in mind

: the ability to remember : memory

: the period over which one's memory extends

: an act of recalling to mind

: a memory of a person, thing, or event

: something that serves to keep in or bring to mind : reminder

: commemoration, memorial

: a greeting or gift recalling or expressing friendship or affection

Choose the Right Synonym for remembrance

memory, remembrance, recollection, reminiscence mean the capacity for or the act of remembering, or the thing remembered.

memory applies both to the power of remembering and to what is remembered.

gifted with a remarkable memory

that incident was now just a distant memory

remembrance applies to the act of remembering or the fact of being remembered.

any remembrance of his deceased wife was painful

recollection adds an implication of consciously bringing back to mind often with some effort.

after a moment's recollection he produced the name

reminiscence suggests the recalling of usually pleasant incidents, experiences, or feelings from a remote past.

my grandmother's reminiscences of her Iowa girlhood

Examples of remembrance in a Sentence

a happy couple with many fond remembrances of when they were dating in college she gave her boyfriend on the eve of his military service one of her lockets as a remembrance of their abiding affection

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The fifth and last day celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, who give each other gifts and express love, respect and devotion in remembrance of the story of the goddess Yamuna. —

Peter Guo, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024 Family members say their favorite colors were teal and purple, and ribbons in those colors have been used over the years in remembrance. —

Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024 Directors/Producers: Abby Ginzberg, Christy Carpenter A thoroughly delightful remembrance of the trailblazing Texan journalist, White House advisor, activist and feminist Liz Carpenter. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024 Artist hosts a gathering circle around themes of mental health and remembrance. —

Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for remembrance

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of remembrance was in the 14th century

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remembrance

noun

re·mem·brance ri-ˈmem-brən(t)s

: the act of remembering

: something remembered

: something (as a souvenir) that serves to keep in or bring to mind : reminder

: something (as a greeting or gift) recalling or expressing friendship

Last Updated: 11 Nov 2024 - Updated example sentences

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remembrance

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