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

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They have also been able to reveal neural circuits governing specific memories, feelings and behaviors relevant for neurological and psychiatric disorders.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

Last week, a slow-burning selloff in France’s government bond market took an alarming turn as it spread across the continent, reviving memories of the eurozone debt crisis last decade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Kirstin said she wanted to "make lovely memories" with her daughter but that the family had not used public transport since the incident.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

More than a thousand fans shed tears of grief and recalled fond memories Saturday in Big Bear as they celebrated the life of a beloved reality star.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

Even if the memories are fragmented, I feel the sweetness in them.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila