reminiscent
adjective
rem·i·nis·cent
ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊnt 
1
: of the character of or relating to reminiscence
2
: marked by or given to reminiscence
3
: tending to remind : suggestive
reminiscently
adverb
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I'm in a reminiscent mood.
a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness
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Ben Coxworth
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
The look was reminiscent of a similar blue and white outfit by Catherine Walker worn by Princess Diana in May 1993.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 23 May 2025
Watching plucky Spurs hold on with 11 men in their own third was reminiscent of what non-League Tamworth did to them in the FA Cup in January, except Tamworth actually created chances that day.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The 2025 Royals’ affection for Call of Duty is reminiscent of the 2014 Royals’ love of Clash of Clans.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reminiscent
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminiscent. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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reminiscent
adjective
rem·i·nis·cent
ˌrem-ə-ˈnis-ᵊnt
1
: of, relating to, or engaging in reminiscence
2
: reminding one of someone or something else
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