Come/spring to mind

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To suddenly or immediately occur or appear in one's thoughts.

When I think of my childhood, summers at the beach immediately come to mind.
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Idiomatic

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Immediate Thoughts

Use when an idea or thought appears in your mind without delay or effort.

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Ask me about great scientists, and Einstein immediately comes to mind.
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Spontaneous Recall

Use to express a thought that is unexpected or unplanned.

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When the song played, memories of high school suddenly came to mind.
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Emotional Connection

Often implies a personal, emotional link to the thought or memory.

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Hearing her laugh, happier times come to mind.
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