reminder

noun

ri-ˈmīn-dər How to pronounce reminder (audio)
Definition of remindernext
as in memorial
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard

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Recent Examples of reminder For travelers hoping to move a vehicle during those popular periods, the pattern is a reminder to build some flexibility into their plans rather than assume a specific pickup date will always be available. — Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 13 Aug. 2026 All this serves as a reminder that programming for or about women is still spoken of in terms that would almost never be used for men. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 Every bad decision will be a reminder that his rookie season was uneven for a reason. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Arriving in Iceland is always a bracing reminder of the power of Mother Nature. — Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reminder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminder
  1. memorial
  2. souvenir
  3. tribute
  4. commemorative
Noun
  • One had to crane one’s neck (almost impossibly) to get a glimpse of the maquette which Brancusi made for the lintel of the Kiss gate (1935–37)—part of his war memorial in Târgu Jiu, Romania.
    — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The plan includes moving the 3,000-pound bronze bust of Kennedy that has long greeted visitors at the main building to the Reach, allowing the board to meet the legal requirement that the center remain a memorial to the late president.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of memorial
Noun
  • Bleacherites were bracing for the descending ball as a souvenir when the wind blew the ball back into the field of play, where Billy Williams caught it for the out.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The initiative transformed pins from simple souvenirs into coveted collectibles and helped foster a global community of traders and collectors.
    — Danielle Broadway, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of souvenir
Noun
  • So much so that updates about them often came in the form of birthday tributes from both Coigney and Mark.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The track’s tribute was among the highlights of a homecoming weekend for Hamlin, who grew up about 20 minutes from the track.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • In addition to the Cash App Card Presale, fans who purchase tour merchandise using their Cash App Card will receive a free commemorative Don't Be Dumb album on vinyl featuring an exclusive, limited edition design (while supplies last).
    — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of commemorative

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