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reminder

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[ri-mahyn-der] / rɪˈmaɪn dər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that serves to remind.

Etymology

Origin of reminder

First recorded in 1645–55; remind + -er 1

Example Sentences

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The stagnation of the Clarity Act is a reminder of the long road to clear legal and regulatory standing.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Just adjacent to the facility, still in operation today, is a haunting reminder of the past: the graves of more than 200 children who died in state custody.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

First, a reminder of how we got here: The IMF was created in 1945 when the world was on the gold standard and there was a need to backstop industrial countries facing temporary balance-of-payment issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Tucked within the sprawling complex of Chota Imambara - a mausoleum and congregation hall - this kitchen in Lucknow is a reminder of a different kind of royal legacy.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“Kinda new. I started it over the summer. Figured it would be a good reminder for the year.”

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan

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