reminiscent

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adjective rem·i·nis·cent \ -sᵊnt \

Definition of reminiscent

1 :of the character of or relating to reminiscence

2 :marked by or given to reminiscence

3 :tending to remind :suggestive

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reminiscently

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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

Recent Examples of reminiscent from the Web

The style is reminiscent of the Vetements x Levi’s style that was created last spring.

— avery matera, Teen Vogue, "Reformation's Zipper Jeans Unzip Into Two Pieces," 30 Aug. 2017
Critics said the cartoon was reminiscent of racist stereotypes found in imagery of past decades, with many calling it insensitive in the wake of the deadly attack at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.

— sophia tareen, The Seattle Times, "Rauner says no comment on political cartoon as ‘white male’," 22 Aug. 2017
Critics said the cartoon was reminiscent of racist stereotypes found in imagery of past decades, with many calling it insensitive in the wake of the deadly attack at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.

— Washington Post, "Rauner says no comment on political cartoon as ‘white male’," 22 Aug. 2017
The vote is reminiscent of the cap-and-trade bill passed by House Democrats in 2009.

— alan fram, The Seattle Times, "GOP senators in last-ditch try to rescue health care bill," 20 July 2017
The vote is reminiscent of the cap-and-trade bill passed by House Democrats in 2009.

— Washington Post, "House GOP defiant on health bill amid Senate uncertainty," 20 July 2017
Located in the grounds of Stowlangtoft Hall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, the 70ft tall beech looks reminiscent of the Whomping Willow tree in Harry Potter or an enchanted Disney forest.

— alan taylor, The Atlantic, "A Walk In The Woods: A Photo Appreciation of Trees," 19 July 2017
This is reminiscent of the games of Obama’s last days in office.

— julia ioffe, The Atlantic, "The Russian Attorney at the Center of the Trump Jr. Scandal," 15 July 2017
Trina's sheer sexiness, reminiscent of Lil' Kim before her, shined both through song, and well...her appearance.

— AL.com, "These are the women in southern hip-hop you should know," 14 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of reminiscent

Latin reminiscent-, reminiscens, present participle of reminisci to remember, from re- + -minisci (akin to Latin ment-, mens mind) — more at mind

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First Known Use: 1765

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