reminder
[noun]
Synonyms: expression, gesture, indication, sign, token, remembrance, keepsake, memento, memorial, relic, remembrancer, souvenir, trophy

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Related Words: memo, memorandum, note, notice, hint, intimation, suggestion, admonition, warning

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

re‧mind‧er /rɪˈmaɪndə $ -ər/ noun [countable]
[Word Family: noun: mind, minder, reminder; adjective: mindless, minded, mindful; verb: mind, remind; adverb: mindlessly]

1. something that makes you notice, remember, or think about something
reminder of
a reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving
reminder that
Occasional bursts of gunfire are a reminder that the rebels are still active.
constant/painful/vivid etc reminder
The damaged church was preserved as a stark reminder of the horrors of war.
The drop in stock prices serves as a reminder (=is a reminder) that investing is a form of gambling.

2. something, for example a letter, that reminds you to do something which you might have forgotten:
a reminder from the dentist for your check-up

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

reminder
noun
ADJ. powerful, strong | lasting, permanent | constant, continual, daily | further | graphic, sharp, stark, visual, vivid | chilling, grim, painful, uncomfortable | poignant, solemn | salutary | timely | important | gentle, little, quick | final It always took a final reminder to get her to pay her share of the rent.
useful The list serves as a useful reminder of the issues to consider.
VERB + REMINDER act/serve as, be, provide The ruined church acts as a constant reminder of the war.
give sb, issue, send (out) She gave him a gentle reminder that payment was due.
receive | need
REMINDER + NOUN letter, note, notice
PREP. ~ about We were sent a reminder about the next meeting.
~ to a timely reminder to people that leaving their doors open is an invitation to thieves

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

reminder

a constant/permanent reminder (=that makes you think about something all the time)
Peter's letters to me are a constant reminder of the happiness we shared.
a timely reminder (=a useful reminder of something important)
This is a timely reminder to people that they should be careful with strangers.
a salutary reminder (=one that teaches you something)
The earthquake in China is a salutary reminder of how fragile human existence can be.
a painful/uncomfortable reminder
This violence is a painful reminder that peace is still a long way away.
a stark/sharp reminder (=strong or unpleasant)
This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers police officers face every day.
a vivid reminder (=strong)
Their performance was a vivid reminder of just why this band has remained so successful.
a powerful/potent reminder
The soldiers' deaths are a powerful reminder of the price we pay for freedom.
a poignant reminder (=making you feel sad)
I see Kathy's death as a poignant reminder that we sometimes really are powerless.
a grim/sobering/chilling reminder (=making you feel serious and worried or frightened)
They passed the armed guard, a grim reminder of the ever-present threat of terrorism.
a gentle reminder
It was meant to be a gentle reminder rather than a criticism.
serve as/act as a reminder (=be a reminder)
The photograph will serve as a lovely reminder of your visit.
provide/offer a reminder
The case has provided a chilling reminder of how violently some people react to foreigners.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲