recollected
Americanadjective
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calm; composed.
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remembered; recalled.
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characterized by or given to contemplation.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of recollected
First recorded in 1620–30; recollect, re-collect + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Given what’s recollected in director Michael Pack’s documentary, it seems that very little will ever be forgotten, certainly not by those who fought the battles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
As Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell recollected in a speech last month, “the good ship Transitory was a crowded one, with most mainstream analysts and advanced-economy central bankers on board.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024
The couple married in 1959 — Nancy, she later recollected, took three days to say yes after he proposed.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2024
And even if it is recollected, mechanical recycling struggles with mixed waste streams.
From Slate • Nov. 24, 2023
As Neylan recollected, Lawrence said, “ ‘I hope you’ll give him the benefit of the doubt because he is a fine fellow.’
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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