memoirs
Britishplural noun
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a collection of reminiscences about a period, series of events, etc, written from personal experience or special sources
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an autobiographical record
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a collection or record, as of transactions of a society, etc
Example Sentences
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In her memoirs, Leah wrote of receiving gold medals, watches, and diamonds from Ohio’s spiritualists.
From Literature
Fiercely protective of his privacy, Tejero kept away from the press and never published his memoirs.
From Barron's
In the meantime, I’ve taken refuge in histories and memoirs of our early Cold War leaders, who, whatever their failings, were adults.
The first extracts of her memoirs, titled "A Hymn to Life" and written with French author Judith Perrignon, were revealed late Tuesday ahead of the publication of the book in 22 languages on February 17.
From Barron's
Good novels and memoirs remind us that whatever our own issues might be, they are at some level universal.
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