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 case serves as a reminder of the profound impact of diligence and perseverance in the face of adversity.
—John "johnny" Weekes, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
The end-of-trip reminder alerts the driver to check the back seat before exiting the vehicle but does not acknowledge if there is a human being in the back.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 25 June 2024
Employers could go even further, sending regular reminders to workers who are not saving for retirement, and encouraging 401(k) participants to save 10% or more of their income.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 24 June 2024
The Caribbean islands' plights have been reminders that despite their small size, overseas territories can be a big responsibility for governments abroad.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
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John "johnny" Weekes, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
The end-of-trip reminder alerts the driver to check the back seat before exiting the vehicle but does not acknowledge if there is a human being in the back.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 25 June 2024
Employers could go even further, sending regular reminders to workers who are not saving for retirement, and encouraging 401(k) participants to save 10% or more of their income.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 24 June 2024
The Caribbean islands' plights have been reminders that despite their small size, overseas territories can be a big responsibility for governments abroad.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminder. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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