HYPERMNESIA Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

hypermnesia

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Definition of hypermnesia

as in total recall

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Ann-Margret has total recall of the tours, from her first to Vietnam with singer Johnny Rivers in 1966, and then of course with Hope in 1968 on a much bigger scale that went from a guitar and piano to a full orchestra backing them.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
His seeming total recall of names and dates is generally known, whether relating to history or sports trivia.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2026

Definition of total recall

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Prosecutor Brittany Dunlop challenged Zarrius' version of events, telling the jury during closing arguments that his apparent memory loss was not credible.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Those emotions and memories now dry up in this, the final adventure, of dessication.

— Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of memory

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After the Twins dealt 10 players last season and did little to enhance their roster in the offseason, the thinking has been that Ryan would surely be traded this season.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
The right position size helps an investor remain rational, even when market volatility makes clear thinking difficult.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of thinking

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Maria Avila offered tearful recollections of the traumatic incident and her less-than-full recovery on the stand last week, speaking in Spanish with an interpreter.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2026
The Shining Stars documentary was released in 2001 using a similar narrative approach that combined band member recollections with commentary from contemporary hit artists.

— Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of recollection

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Mindful downtime, including meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, or reading instead of screen time, promotes better sleep and mental quiet.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Residential patients will also have access to a stickball court, garden space for traditional foods, a gym and room for meditation.

— Sarah Liese, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

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