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
Examples of reminiscent in a Sentence
I'm in a reminiscent mood.
a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness
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Cherry delight is reminiscent of cherry pie, but easier to prep and serve for a crowd.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 July 2024
Although Cardi’s three-dimensional florals were ideal for the summertime season, the look was reminiscent of a trend seen on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 July 2024
In some ways, the injury to Yamamoto and the setbacks experienced by Buehler and Kershaw are reminiscent of the problems that eroded the Dodgers’ starting pitching last year.
—Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 1 July 2024
Its shape is reminiscent of Sofia Richie’s own after-party dress too.
—Julie Tong, Vogue, 1 July 2024
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 July 2024
Although Cardi’s three-dimensional florals were ideal for the summertime season, the look was reminiscent of a trend seen on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 July 2024
In some ways, the injury to Yamamoto and the setbacks experienced by Buehler and Kershaw are reminiscent of the problems that eroded the Dodgers’ starting pitching last year.
—Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 1 July 2024
Its shape is reminiscent of Sofia Richie’s own after-party dress too.
—Julie Tong, Vogue, 1 July 2024
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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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