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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The playoff defeats by San Diego and Arizona burned into memories, and even after the Dodgers won it in 2024, their fan base invented scenarios in which they could not possibly repeat it.

From Los Angeles Times

"A significant weight has been lifted off our shoulders and we can think of all the great memories Keith has given us all."

From BBC

"I wish everything could be wiped from our memories like we just woke up from a bad dream."

From BBC

Louise said she wanted the 10th anniversary of the tragedy to be a celebration of their lives, and that she still thought about them and the happy memories of their lives together every single day.

From BBC

Wartime history remains delicate for the Japanese, who have for decades cultivated a close alliance with the United States and hoped to move beyond memories of conflict.

From Barron's