remembrance

noun

re·mem·brance ri-ˈmem-brən(t)s

also -bə-rən(t)s

Synonyms of remembrance

: 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

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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 group is currently fundraising to place 3,000 white crosses on the National Mall in remembrance of attacks on South African farmers. — Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2026 Throughout the evening, attendees will be able to peruse a brand-new collection of altars, watch traditional folklorico and Aztec dance performances, enjoy Mexican cuisine from local businesses and learn about the remembrance holiday. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 In many ways, the film is both a celebration and an act of remembrance. — Jd Linville, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 Private family gatherings in remembrance of her will be held in New York and London, followed by a larger celebration of life. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 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

remembrance

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