as in memory
a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered
an extended, highly fruitful anamnesis that was triggered by the simple act of biting into a madeleine
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Recent Examples of anamnesis
The white horse and classic car tricked out with chandeliers are obviously fantastic; more coded are the homages to the 2000s, which the twenty-somethings involved seem to have anamnesis for.
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Vogue, 8 Apr. 2022
Vogue, 8 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anamnesis
Noun
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In a similar vein, the name Pius would evoke memories of Pius XII, whose role during World War II has been increasingly criticized, Temple added.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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The album, which is set to feature dozens of tracks, will likely become not just the biggest debut in recent memory, but by the time 2025 wraps, it could very well be named the most successful release of the year.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The letters range from the prosaic to the profound: recollections of childhood softball games, news about David’s retirement, updates on their aging mother’s declining health.—
Serge F. Kovaleski,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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After this, consolidation eventually stabilizes memory traces and stores them for future recollection in the long term.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Anamnesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anamnesis. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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