reminiscence
the act or process of recalling past experiences, events, etc.
a mental impression retained and revived.
Often reminiscences. a recollection narrated or told: reminiscences of an American soldier.
something that recalls or suggests something else.
(in Platonic philosophy) anamnesis (def. 2).
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How to use reminiscence in a sentence
However, reminiscence interventions, which focus on reviewing episodes from one’s past and integrating them into a more positive mindset, also had a small positive effect, even though it is anti-mindful.
New Evidence That Therapy Can Make You Happier - Facts So Romantic | Jim Davies | July 1, 2021 | NautilusIn truth, most of the discussion was dominated by reminiscences and expressions of mutual appreciation, sure signs that the feeling of family we see onscreen is something that has taken hold off screen, as well.
Final season of ‘Pose’ is must-see TV that matters | John Paul King | April 30, 2021 | Washington BladeAnecdotes, reminiscences and pointers for would-be mystery writers abound throughout “Howdunit.”
When I find fiction too draining, I turn to books about books. They can be as thrilling as a whodunit. | Michael Dirda | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostSo when I saw the announcement Tuesday that the pizza giant was debuting its very own Detroit-style pizza, I was optimistic that the offering would bridge my nostalgic reminiscence with a favorite new-to-me trend.
Pizza Hut’s Detroit style is crunchy and cheesy, but one expert says Motor City natives ‘would be offended’ | Emily Heil | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostHer book, “Trieste and the Meaning of Nowhere” is 188 pages of geography, philosophy, Napoleonic history, Jewish history, maritime history, vintage gossip of the bourgeoisie, personal reminiscence and self-reflection.
World class: Remembering legendary travel writer Jan Morris | Liza Weisstuch | December 10, 2020 | Washington Post
A scene about Townsend will slip into a reminiscence about his childhood, or a forecasting of his death.
American Dreams, 2003: The Known World by Edward P. Jones | Nathaniel Rich | November 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTInevitably, poor Kate is getting binders full of advice and motherly reminiscence.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: What’s Ailing Kate Middleton | Kent Sepkowitz | December 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe photo-sharing app that was recently sold to Facebook for a billion dollars (yes, with a “b”) also peddles in reminiscence.
As Americans Yen for a More Promising Past, Obama Charges Forward | Judith Grey | June 3, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen a reminiscence got going in the Back Trace, nights, it worked like a freestyle morphine jazz.
Must Reads: Kennedy, Sontag and Paris, ‘A Partial History of Lost Causes,’ ‘City of Bohane,’ ‘Flatscreen’ | Lauren Elkin, Mythili Rao, Drew Toal, Nicholas Mancusi | April 6, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTElimination is your watchword, whether chucking 20th century memorabilia or relationships hinged on reminiscence.
A child's preference for the mother's singing is, perhaps, a half reminiscence of the soft-low tones of the lullaby.
Children's Ways | James SullyShe had taken off her glove now, and her palm left on his a reminiscence of Peau d'Espagne.
Rosemary in Search of a Father | C. N. WilliamsonHere is one among many; it is a reminiscence of my visit in a country seat not far from Edinburgh.
Friend Mac Donald | Max O'RellHe was engaged in telling some bit of pioneer reminiscence—something broadly pleasant.
Mystery Ranch | Arthur ChapmanA strange smile shot into Crozier's face, and the dark passion of reminiscence fled from his eyes.
You Never Know Your Luck, Complete | Gilbert Parker
British Dictionary definitions for reminiscence
/ (ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns) /
the act of recalling or narrating past experiences
(often plural) some past experience, event, etc, that is recalled or narrated; anecdote
an event, phenomenon, or experience that reminds one of something else
(in the philosophy of Plato) the doctrine that perception and recognition of particulars is possible because the mind has seen the universal forms of all things in a previous disembodied existence
psychol the ability to perform a task better when tested some time after the task has been learnt than when tested immediately after learning it
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