- plural of memory.
memories
Americannoun
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Some people resist leaving their home because it contains many happy memories.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 12, 2026
The researchers conclude that tau should be viewed not only as a protein involved in Alzheimer's disease, but also as a fundamental regulator of how the brain organizes, stores, and retrieves lasting memories.
From Science Daily • Jul. 12, 2026
He phoned into CNN’s “State of the Union” and NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday morning to share his memories of Graham.
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2026
It’s remarkable to see this sentiment come to life in the film, as Byrd carefully monitors Shelly and engages him in his memories.
From Salon • Jul. 10, 2026
“Good memories, good friends, good posture, excellent penmanship, and a deep love of poetry and all its meters. For example, iambic pentameter, which, as you may know, sounds like this: ta-TUM, ta-TUM, ta-TUM, ta-TUM, ta-TUM.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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