reminiscence
noun
the act or process of recalling past experiences, events, etc.
reminiscences
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pluralof reminiscence.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The phrase “Renaissance sculpture” usually provokes reminiscences about visits to Florence and memorable encounters with works by Donatello, Ghiberti and Michelangelo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Every time we text about our teenage years, I’m amazed we survived,” someone else wrote, kicking off a flurry of reminiscences about our misadventures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
Letters, diaries, scripts, manuscripts, old photos, tape recordings and home movies, along with the reminiscences of Ben and his sister Amy, tell the tale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
The concert will feature readings, reminiscences and music from performers such as Samantha Barks and Toploader, plus a nostalgic revival of the BBC wartime comedy Dad's Army.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2025
Frank was working to publish his father’s letters, as well as reminiscences he culled from the autobiography Charles had written.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
