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
The cold pattern will usher in conditions reminiscent of mid-December, with feels-like temperatures expected to plunge into the single digits, teens, and 20s Fahrenheit from the northern Plains through the Midwest, Northeast, and the southern Appalachians.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The new hairstyle is reminiscent of how Princess Kate, 43, has worn her hair with tiaras for state banquets in recent years.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The issue was reminiscent of a major flaw in the optics of Webb's predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope, which was shown to be noticeably near-sighted after reaching orbit in 1990.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The label features a delicate garland stripe of winter berries and alternating stars set against a muted sage backdrop reminiscent of winter foliage.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The new hairstyle is reminiscent of how Princess Kate, 43, has worn her hair with tiaras for state banquets in recent years.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The issue was reminiscent of a major flaw in the optics of Webb's predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope, which was shown to be noticeably near-sighted after reaching orbit in 1990.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The label features a delicate garland stripe of winter berries and alternating stars set against a muted sage backdrop reminiscent of winter foliage.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscent
Adjective
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Small settings changes can make a big difference in reducing exposure to harmful or suggestive content.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some of the women complained about unwanted touches, flirting, kisses and suggestive comments.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This transit is emotionally raw and revealing, making the darker undercurrents within our community spaces impossible to ignore.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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When a cup is sunk, players must decide whether to answer a revealing question or take on a mystery wing, with heat levels ranging from mild to merciless.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The design captures Markarian’s signature aesthetic while embracing the festive spirit of the season, merging vintage influences with modern sophistication to create a label that feels timeless, evocative and celebratory.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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The film's stunning audiovisual landscape, from cinematographer Elliot Davis' cinematography to composer Carter Burwell's evocative score, really comes alive in the theater.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscent. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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