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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They're all such fond memories to look back on.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

The Three Lions already have painful memories of the Azteca, having lost a World Cup quarterfinal there in 1986 against Diego Maradona and the “Hand of God.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

Economists at the Dutch bank ING said the heat wave “brought back memories of the pandemic lockdowns.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

"He left so many memories -- I am not satisfied to do have done so little for him."

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

If I can hold on to something with meaning to him, something with memories, then maybe I’ll understand.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila