recollection
noun
rec·ol·lec·tion
ˌre-kə-ˈlek-shən 
1
a
: tranquility of mind
b
: religious contemplation
2
a
: the action or power of recalling to mind
b
: something recalled to the mind
Examples of recollection in a Sentence
Her recollection of the accident is very different from mine.
She has only a vague recollection of her seventh birthday party.
His novel is largely based on his own recollections of his childhood in the inner city.
Recent Examples on the Web
The exchange was one of several times Cunningham tried to sow doubt about White’s testimony and his recollection of what happened that night.
—
Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
There’s a recollection of Brown’s March 1979 performance at the Grand Ole Opry from Rolling Stone, which recounted some of the angst from other country music performers.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2024
Much of this is covered in Martin’s memoir Born Standing Up, yet the chance to see his recollections buffered by the real thing is a treasure trove for aficionados and an eye-opener for those who just know the gray-haired actor as an éminence grise.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Set on a high bluff overlooking the Alabama River, the park presents a painstaking narrative history of slavery, using first-person recollections, historical artifacts, and more than fifty sculptures.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
Drawing from his own recollections, as well as new conversations with friends and former classmates, Spencer’s book finds the Earl diving into the UK’s antiquated boarding system while offering solace for those who have suffered from the same unwanted experiences.
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2024
The vivid recollections of Harris, who’s now 93, are invaluable to the documentary, says Ferrari.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
The other element here was that in the early winter and spring of that second season, the Iraq war had started, and by my recollection, we were preempted something like six weeks out of eight.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
Accusations and recollections demand accuracy and detail.
—Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
There’s a recollection of Brown’s March 1979 performance at the Grand Ole Opry from Rolling Stone, which recounted some of the angst from other country music performers.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2024
Much of this is covered in Martin’s memoir Born Standing Up, yet the chance to see his recollections buffered by the real thing is a treasure trove for aficionados and an eye-opener for those who just know the gray-haired actor as an éminence grise.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Set on a high bluff overlooking the Alabama River, the park presents a painstaking narrative history of slavery, using first-person recollections, historical artifacts, and more than fifty sculptures.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
Drawing from his own recollections, as well as new conversations with friends and former classmates, Spencer’s book finds the Earl diving into the UK’s antiquated boarding system while offering solace for those who have suffered from the same unwanted experiences.
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2024
The vivid recollections of Harris, who’s now 93, are invaluable to the documentary, says Ferrari.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
The other element here was that in the early winter and spring of that second season, the Iraq war had started, and by my recollection, we were preempted something like six weeks out of eight.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
Accusations and recollections demand accuracy and detail.
—Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Recollection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recollection. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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recollection
noun
rec·ol·lec·tion
ˌrek-ə-ˈlek-shən
1
: the action or power of recalling to mind
2
: something recalled to the mind
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