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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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The thicker frame is reminiscent of an earlier era filled with outstanding fashion.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The cornice is reminiscent of Mayan patterns and design; some scholars attribute the inspiration to his admiration of pre-Columbian architecture, while others attribute it to European design practices at the time.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
His urban women’s wear is bright and colorful, reminiscent of the bold colors seen in New Orleans.
—Cynthea Corfah, Essence, 15 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 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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