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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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Princess Kate's hair was instantly reminiscent of the bridal hairstyle from her royal wedding to Prince William in April 2011.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Curly blond hair and sharp blue eyes — reminiscent of a young Tom Felton, from whom he’s been passed the baton as Harry Potter and the entire wizarding world enters a new era.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reminiscent
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminiscent. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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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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