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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Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Christian is an old soul trapped in a millennial’s body, very reminiscent of a Capricorn sign.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 19 July 2025
The meal was reminiscent of her own childhood and reminded her of the efforts she’s taken to prevent her kids from experiencing poverty.
—Megan Margulies, Outside Online, 16 July 2025
The Colorado college town beat out Cincinnati and Salt Lake City after the festival brass started exploring relocation options in 2024, with Boulder chosen for its mountain views reminiscent of Park City’s own as well as its vibrant arts community.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 July 2025
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminiscent. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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