memories

[mem-uh-reez] / ˈmɛm ə riz /

NOUN

memory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consciousness mind recollection remembrance thought

STRONG

anamnesis awareness cognizance flashback memorization mindfulness recall recapture recognition reflection reminiscence retention retentiveness retrospection subconsciousness

WEAK

camera-eye dead-eye mind's eye

Antonyms

STRONG

forgetfulness ignorance

WEAK

amnesia

Example Sentences

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memories

Just because he wants to downsize does not mean that he doesn’t love the memories, too.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026

The supplements did not prevent shrinkage of the hippocampus, a region deep within the brain that plays a central role in forming and organizing memories.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

Each new attack brings those memories back, he added.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The Nigerian case has reignited memories of a widespread west African outbreak that struck several countries and killed more than 11,000 people between late 2013 and 2016.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

The memories of being a kid and how much I used to look forward to coming here on Friday nights.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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