reminiscent
adjective
rem·i·nis·cent
ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊnt 
1
: of the character of or relating to reminiscence
2
: marked by or given to reminiscence
3
: tending to remind : suggestive
reminiscently
adverb
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
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The shooter’s merchandise was reminiscent of other high-profile tactical and shooting brands having a brush with current events.
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
The furor over Singh’s case was reminiscent of violent skirmishes that broke out in 2013 after the arrest of guru Asaram Bapu for raping a 16-year-old girl.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN, 12 July 2024
This combination brings out the creamy and luscious facets of both fragrances, resulting in a delectable scent reminiscent of a tropical dessert, enhanced by the violet leaves and jasmine.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 July 2024
Shot in 35mm by the director’s frequent cinematographer Jarin Blaschke, the film boasts a desaturated look reminiscent of 19th-century Romanticism.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 11 July 2024
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
The furor over Singh’s case was reminiscent of violent skirmishes that broke out in 2013 after the arrest of guru Asaram Bapu for raping a 16-year-old girl.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN, 12 July 2024
This combination brings out the creamy and luscious facets of both fragrances, resulting in a delectable scent reminiscent of a tropical dessert, enhanced by the violet leaves and jasmine.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 July 2024
Shot in 35mm by the director’s frequent cinematographer Jarin Blaschke, the film boasts a desaturated look reminiscent of 19th-century Romanticism.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 11 July 2024
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reminiscent
adjective
rem·i·nis·cent
ˌrem-ə-ˈnis-ᵊnt
1
: of, relating to, or engaging in reminiscence
2
: reminding one of someone or something else
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