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reminder
adjectives
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.
verbs
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.
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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
Oxford Collocations Dictionary