reminder
noun
re·mind·er
ri-ˈmīn-dər 
plural reminders
: one that reminds: such as
a
: something that calls a memory or thought to the mind
a picture that's a reminder of happier times
There were reminders of him everywhere. Whenever she heard music, or when she played the guitar he had given her, Felicity thought of her grandfather's gravelly voice singing along, happily out of tune.—
Valerie Tripp
Valerie TrippNow a quarter of mortgaged American homes are underwater, and movie montages about cashmere sheets are an irksome reminder of how we can't afford them.—Sarah Ball
Sarah Ball
b
: something (such as a note or notification) designed to prompt or aid the memory
She wrote a reminder about the meeting in her calendar.
I run the risk of missing a reminder because I often silence my phone when I am on the air or recording in the studio.—Cat Wilson
Cat WilsonSynonyms
Examples of reminder in a Sentence
the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard
Recent Examples on the Web
This year's World Environment Day comes with a sobering reminder about the severity of global warming, according to climate experts.
—Stephanie Ebbs, ABC News, 5 June 2024
National Go RVing Day, held during National Camping Month and Great Outdoors Month, serves as a reminder of the many benefits RVing offers.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
Bryant shared that the closure of Mara Hoffman’s clothing line is a stark reminder of the fashion industry’s ongoing struggle with sustainability and inclusivity.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 June 2024
Its existence today is nothing short of miraculous — glimmering through the cracks of the city’s towers, a reminder that some ghosts of public art are around us.
—Anna Kodé, New York Times, 31 May 2024
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Stephanie Ebbs, ABC News, 5 June 2024
National Go RVing Day, held during National Camping Month and Great Outdoors Month, serves as a reminder of the many benefits RVing offers.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
Bryant shared that the closure of Mara Hoffman’s clothing line is a stark reminder of the fashion industry’s ongoing struggle with sustainability and inclusivity.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 June 2024
Its existence today is nothing short of miraculous — glimmering through the cracks of the city’s towers, a reminder that some ghosts of public art are around us.
—Anna Kodé, New York Times, 31 May 2024
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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminder. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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