as in suggestive
provoking a memory or mental association
a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness
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Recent Examples of reminiscent
The photo shows Hathaway bedecked in gold, reminiscent of Beyoncé’s 2017 Grammys performance.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 July 2025
The sound is reminiscent of Julian Casablancas’s solo project Phrazes for the Young, especially in the vocal tone.
—airmail.news, 5 July 2025
Zach Top's traditional sound, reminiscent of icons like Alan Jackson, resonates with audiences seeking a return to classic country roots.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The maneuver is reminiscent of Johnson forcing an out-loud reading of the American Rescue Act in 2021, which at the time sparked backlash from the Democratic majority.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 July 2025
The sound is reminiscent of Julian Casablancas’s solo project Phrazes for the Young, especially in the vocal tone.
—airmail.news, 5 July 2025
Zach Top's traditional sound, reminiscent of icons like Alan Jackson, resonates with audiences seeking a return to classic country roots.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The maneuver is reminiscent of Johnson forcing an out-loud reading of the American Rescue Act in 2021, which at the time sparked backlash from the Democratic majority.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscent
Adjective
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Severe or repeated vomiting and sudden onset chest pain are two parts of what’s called the Mackler Triad, the trio of signs suggestive of Boerhaave syndrome.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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According to the complaint, Perry did not take no for an answer, following up with suggestive text messages and other comments.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The contents of our bathroom cabinets can be very revealing.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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The piece is very revealing for how the admin thinks America's role in the developing world should be.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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Undercurrents evocative of family separation immigration policies and an epidemic of missing kids are acknowledged, but only briefly.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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For anyone keen to raise their step count, this is a quiet but evocative way to explore the agricultural and cultural landscape that has shaped this part of South Tyrol for centuries.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscent. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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