recollection

simple noun21 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7

A memory that feels very real and lifelike.

A memory of a happy or pleasant event.

A memory that is easy to recall in detail.

A memory of an unpleasant or sad event.

A memory that is sharp and well-defined.

A memory that is not precise or definite.

A memory from the time when one was a child.

A slight or weak memory of something.

A memory that is not clear or easy to remember.

A memory from one's own experiences.

A memory that is unclear and not detailed.

A memory that comes to mind unexpectedly.

The first thing that a person can remember from their life.

Used to say that you are trying to remember something as accurately as possible.

Indicates what is being remembered.

Indicates the origin or time period of the memory.

Used to describe the state or act of remembering.

To remember (or not remember) something. Often used in formal contexts.

To talk with others about shared memories.

To smile when a particular memory comes to mind.

To smile while in the act of remembering something.