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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These slower waves stimulated another region called the retrosplenial cortex, a key hub involved in accessing stored memories.

From Science Daily

During REM sleep, scientists replayed the soundtracks linked to half of the unsolved puzzles to selectively reactivate those memories.

From Science Daily

His three children, though, are also the main fuel for Deulofeu to want to play football again - he wants them to be able to share those memories with them.

From BBC

Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877, but believed its main uses would be for office work, education and recording memories, not music.

From The Wall Street Journal

"She loved spending time with her family where she could show her love. Our family is devastated by this loss, but we will cherish her memories with us so close to our hearts forever."

From BBC