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selective memory

American  
[si-lekt-iv mem-ree] / sɪˈlɛkt ɪv ˈmɛm ri /

noun

  1. Psychology. memory of certain things but not others, especially not for things that are uncomfortable to remember for whatever reason.


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His concurrence is a fortress built out of fear and reinforced with selective memory.

From Slate May 15, 2025

Dr Reinhart said the treatment "could cause selective memory improvement that lasts for at least one month".

From BBC Aug. 22, 2022

While I share his concern for liberal democracy and the rise of authoritarianism, David Brooks’s selective memory is astonishing.

From New York Times Feb. 26, 2022

Best, not only does the film present transfixing live performances but Thompson also uses the music and performances to explore race, cultural segregation and America’s selective memory.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 15, 2021

It hit him that this was yet another example of the odd selective memory in his mind.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

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