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

Bhaduri, 88, now lives in a retirement facility, a few blocks away from his maternal home that is no longer welcoming of him, with nagging geriatric health issues and in the company of memories.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Researchers found that astrocytes in this area play a direct role in how the brain learns what to fear, retrieves those memories, and importantly, learns when those fears are no longer relevant.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Smiling from the memories, I open my eyes and look around once more.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler