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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Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
With the dog's actions reminiscent of how a human behaves after a long and stressful day, his owner shared through an overlaid text that, despite the appearance of burnout, the pet had done precisely nothing all day.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Anrabess Knit Sweater Set Currently on sale for $40, this matching set is reminiscent of a Free People outfit that’s no longer available.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Auden Cable Sweater Cardigan The cardigan and the pants are both made of breathable and lightweight knit reminiscent of a classic fall sweater.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
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 24 Oct. 2025.
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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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