Thesaurus results for REMINISCENT

reminiscent

adjective

ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊnt

Definition of reminiscent

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 Venom's got his tongue out and his hand on Spider-Man's head, reminiscent of Shaquille O'Neal's greatest dunks. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Kai embarks on meandering reflections reminiscent of Sepp the tuba player. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 The ivory swimsuit is decorated with fishnet fabric and dainty sequins reminiscent of scales. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026 The result is reminiscent of healthy-looking natural nails—only more well-groomed, even, and mirror-like. — Paula Oelbaum, Glamour, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reminiscent

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Messages in 2024 between Johnson and Duffey revealed the two men used suggestive language.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
They are not allowed to send or receive pornography, but there are no rules against suggestive photos.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggestive

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One of the more revealing questions may be where in the information lifecycle lawmakers have chosen to intervene.

— Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Someone close to you could be unpredictable with their actions, but their unfiltered honesty might be more revealing than the disruption itself, Sagittarius.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscent. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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