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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Dara's success has given Bulgarian society a rare moment of unity in a fragmented country, stirring memories of 1994, when the national football team finished fourth in the World Cup.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

These tiny structures supply the energy that neurons need to communicate, form memories, and keep the brain working smoothly.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

One of the most striking memories for many of us from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic is the Diamond Princess.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Goodison, great memories, and the new stadium, it is moving forward.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“After their visits to these magical lands, the children returned with memories. Then, as adults, those memories faded and became dreams. Some wrote about the things they’d seen and experienced.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova