reminiscence
noun
rem·i·nis·cence
ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊn(t)s 
1
: apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
2
a
: recall to mind of a long-forgotten experience or fact
b
: the process or practice of thinking or telling about past experiences
3
a
: a remembered experience
b
: an account of a memorable experience
—often used in plural
4
: something so like another as to be regarded as an unconscious repetition, imitation, or survival
Examples of reminiscence in a Sentence
his reminiscences about the war were painful to hear
we wondered whether she could trust her reminiscence of events that happened so long ago
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The late Clarence Clemons and Danny Federici get their say as well, via snippets from old interviews and fond reminiscences from their former colleagues.
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Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
The interview is centered on reminiscences of the start of Leo’s adult life.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
The black and white with gray pieces in the collection are inspired by a reminiscence of cinematic history.
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Family members can often provide ongoing reminiscence therapy by talking about past events, looking at photos together, and listening to favorite music together.
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Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
The interview is centered on reminiscences of the start of Leo’s adult life.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
The black and white with gray pieces in the collection are inspired by a reminiscence of cinematic history.
—Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024
Family members can often provide ongoing reminiscence therapy by talking about past events, looking at photos together, and listening to favorite music together.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reminiscence
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“Reminiscence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminiscence. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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reminiscence
noun
rem·i·nis·cence
ˌrem-ə-ˈnis-ᵊn(t)s
1
a
: a recalling to mind of a past experience
had a pleasant reminiscence of a favorite childhood toy
b
: the process of thinking or telling about past experiences
spent a pleasant hour in reminiscence
2
: an account of a memorable experience
—often used in plural
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