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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Instead of reinforcing memories, the coordinated activity of place cells became scrambled.

From Science Daily

In going over this year’s crop of standouts, we took turns casting back to our favorite memories of a festival now in transition.

From Los Angeles Times

She sits at night, searching her mind for memories of her friend, and their lives in a Minneapolis that now feels far away, the letters scattered across her table.

From The Wall Street Journal

His exit from the party didn't leave behind the best of memories for some colleagues.

From BBC

Look at it this way: Using your inheritance to enhance your quality of life and create memories is not doing them a disservice.

From MarketWatch