reminder

noun

re·mind·er ri-ˈmīn-dər

plural reminders

Synonyms of reminder next

: one that reminds: such as

: something that calls a memory or thought to the mind

a picture that's a reminder of happier times

There were reminders of him everywhere. Whenever she heard music, or when she played the guitar he had given her, Felicity thought of her grandfather's gravelly voice singing along, happily out of tune.—

Valerie Tripp

Now a quarter of mortgaged American homes are underwater, and movie montages about cashmere sheets are an irksome reminder of how we can't afford them.—

Sarah Ball

: something (such as a note or notification) designed to prompt or aid the memory

She wrote a reminder about the meeting in her calendar.

I run the risk of missing a reminder because I often silence my phone when I am on the air or recording in the studio.—

Cat Wilson

Examples of reminder in a Sentence

the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard

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Despite the confusion, the footage is a clear reminder that that yes, black bears will eat deer. —

Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024 Last week, someone taped a picture of a hammer onto McManus’ chamber door in jest as a final reminder to the judge, who is laying down his gavel after 27 years on the bench. —

Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024 Hey, uh, here’s a timely reminder: make good choices at the ballot box on Tuesday, America. —

Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024 For those voting today, here are some key rules and reminders to keep in mind: Polls are open from 7:30am-7:30pm in Arkansas. —

Alex Golden, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reminder