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Definition of reminiscent
1 : of the character of or relating to reminiscence
2 : marked by or given to reminiscence
3 : tending to remind : suggestive
reminiscently
adverbFrom the M-W Editors
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
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The vote is reminiscent of the cap-and-trade bill passed by House Democrats in 2009.
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The vote is reminiscent of the cap-and-trade bill passed by House Democrats in 2009.
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This is reminiscent of the games of Obama’s last days in office.
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Trina's sheer sexiness, reminiscent of Lil' Kim before her, shined both through song, and well...her appearance.
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The roped gumboots on models were reminiscent of those worn by workers at Tokyo’s famous Tsukiji fish market, and were among the many nods Mr. Simons made to a continuing fascination with the intersection of East and West.
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The imagery of the young artist screaming underwater while an elderly woman does a slow, methodical twist is laugh-out-loud funny and reminiscent of Old Miami, which once had a reputation as a city for seniors in the sun.
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Arizona can't get enough of a shade reminiscent of the Grand Canyon named Smoke Bush Rose, while Florida digs the tropical pink King Salmon.
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The system is reminiscent to one formerly employed by the Glendale Police Department for several years.
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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
REMINISCENT Defined for English Language Learners
reminiscent
playDefinition of reminiscent for English Language Learners
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: reminding you of someone or something else : similar to something else
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: thinking about the past : having many thoughts of the past
REMINISCENT Defined for Kids
reminiscent
playDefinition of reminiscent for Students
: being a reminder of something else The movie's style is reminiscent of old westerns.
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