reminder

[ ri-mahyn-der ]

/ rɪˈmaɪn dər /

a person or thing that serves to remind.

Origin of reminder

First recorded in 1645–55; remind + -er¹

It was a reminder that, as Beyoncé once sang, “Perfection is the disease of a nation,” and her family is hardly flawless.

Yoncé Said Knock You Out: The Solange and Jay Z Story |Kevin O’Keeffe |December 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
After processing in everyone else, the cops took him somewhere for a reminder of their thoughts on “rapos.”

A Million Ways to Die in Prison |Daniel Genis |December 8, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
This sensational third novel in her Neapolitan series is a reminder that she is one of the most talented writers working today.

The Best Fiction of 2014: Ford, Ferrante, Klay, and More |William O’Connor |December 7, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
And its woeful end is a reminder that the U.S. has few good options in its attempts to bring American prisoners home.

Did U.S. Policy Get Luke Somers Killed? |Shane Harris |December 6, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Amelia must do this every day in loving Samuel—who often appears as a reminder of the irreparable past and death of Oskar.

‘The Babadook’ Is the Best (and Most Sincere) Horror Movie of the Year |Samuel Fragoso |November 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Now, Luka, I will send them a couple of bullets as a reminder that we have got weapons.

Condemned as a Nihilist |George Alfred Henty
"I am much obliged to you for the reminder," said Sydney, scornfully.

Name and Fame |Adeline Sergeant
She had gone with him to the door, and his last word was a reminder.

Empire Builders |Francis Lynde
The costume interests us not only as a reminder of bygone fashions, but for its picturesqueness.

Sir Joshua Reynolds |Estelle M. Hurll
He directed the keeping of a vessel of salt on every table, as a reminder of its essential qualities.

The Covenant of Salt |Henry Clay Trumbull

reminder

/ (rɪˈmaɪndə) /

something that recalls the past

a note to remind a person of something not done