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
Burros endangering young saguaro cactuses The herds of wild burros are a familiar sight for many exploring Arizona’s remote landscapes, reminiscent of the Gold Rush and the Wild West.
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John Leos, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The Wolves turned the ball over 19 times in an effort that was reminiscent of their Western Conference Finals failings against Oklahoma City.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
With the dog's actions reminiscent of how a human behaves after a long and stressful day, his owner shared through an overlaid text that, despite the appearance of burnout, the pet had done precisely nothing all day.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Anrabess Knit Sweater Set Currently on sale for $40, this matching set is reminiscent of a Free People outfit that’s no longer available.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
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John Leos, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The Wolves turned the ball over 19 times in an effort that was reminiscent of their Western Conference Finals failings against Oklahoma City.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
With the dog's actions reminiscent of how a human behaves after a long and stressful day, his owner shared through an overlaid text that, despite the appearance of burnout, the pet had done precisely nothing all day.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Anrabess Knit Sweater Set Currently on sale for $40, this matching set is reminiscent of a Free People outfit that’s no longer available.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscent
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This period also saw Husain exploring female forms, including images of Hindu goddesses like Durga and Lakshmi, sometimes in suggestive or erotic poses.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even more suggestive of charter value, Rick Ware and Legacy Motor Club have battled in court over the sale of a charter for $45 million.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The case of historical Mormon communities in North America is equally revealing.—
David W. Lawson,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
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Pairing her paintings — more than half of the 45 works on display — with Manet’s is not only logical but revealing.—
Robert Taylor,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Orian Barki and Meriem Bennani The Gold Q-Hugo goes to BOUCHRA, directed by Orian Barki and Meriem Bennani, a heartfelt and evocative film that mixes animation and docu-fiction; in a year that highlights genre, this film boldly defies it.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Most control programs don’t have such an evocative enemy.—
Katie Thornton,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscent. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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