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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Cover images of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and other superstars are emblazoned in the memories of fans who eagerly awaited the title to arrive in the mail each week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The ceremony will also bring back memories of late pope Francis, who last appeared in public on Easter Sunday last year -- a few hours before he died.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

For decades the Bible sat in the family's music room in Cardiff with Anne saying she never drew attention to it because it brought back painful memories for her husband.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The findings challenge the traditional neuron-focused view of fear, showing that neurons do not act alone in generating fear memories.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

It meant Mom still had good memories of fishing with Macon, even if they were buried deep.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn