remind (someone) of

phrase

1
: to cause (someone) to remember (something)
I reminded him of his promise to help me.
This song reminds me of our wedding day.
2
: to cause (someone) to think of (a similar person or thing)
He reminds me of my uncle.
This painting reminds me of a picture I saw at the Metropolitan Museum.

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Things that remind someone of their own abuse or other traumatic memories, for instance, are triggers. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 Considering Jack has played with some of the NBA’s most talented scoring guards in Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving and coached Devin Booker as a Phoenix Suns assistant, who does Cunningham’s leadership style remind of most? Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 Plenty of moments on The Fall-Off remind of the hunger of his early mixtapes, the purposeful thrills of his 2010s hits, or even the misguided zaniness of KOD, though none materialize in meaningful doses. Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026 For both Young and Herro, still time enough to remind of the best of times. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026 Lillet Spa Spritz While the mojito is not technically a spritz, its refreshing fizzy qualities remind of a sparkling cocktail made with citrus and mint. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 The steel versions were good look and a great remind of why the El Primero will always be one of watchmaking’s legendary movements. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025 Forming in 2019, the group immediately located its sound; a dreamy tug of nostalgia, catchy choruses, wrapped in jangly guitar and up-front harmonies that remind of peak MGMT — minus the synths. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2024

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“Remind (someone) of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remind%20%28someone%29%20of. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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