as in memorial
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard

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Recent Examples of reminder The anti-hustle movement was an overdue reminder that ambition shouldn’t come at the cost of mental health. Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 In the meantime, the research is a reminder to astronomers to be cautious when assessing TESS data. Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 July 2025 Dimon’s warning is a reminder that financial innovation can sow the seeds of instability if left unchecked. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 16 July 2025 That kind of price movement, driven by sentiment rather than fundamentals, is a reminder of how fragile these narratives can be. Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for reminder
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Noun
  • No services or memorials are scheduled at this time.
    Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 21 July 2025
  • Michael's children, Paris and Bigi (formerly known as Blanket), were in attendance at their uncle's memorial, according to photos obtained by PEOPLE at the time.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Grab some tasty souvenirs for my friend’s pantry back home.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • The same goes for the extensive selection of souvenirs and t-shirts, which are expertly crammed onto shelves along the walls.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • During the Nashville stop of the group's latest world tour, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin interrupted the band's usual set list to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, the rock legend who died Tuesday, July 22, at 76.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 July 2025
  • The memorial grounds pay tribute to this beloved Moroccan king through its mausoleum which holds the tombs of Mohammed V and his two sons — the late King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah.
    Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025

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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminder. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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