as in suggestive
provoking a memory or mental association
a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness
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Recent Examples of reminiscent
Make your outdoor space reminiscent of a luxury resort with Pottery Barn furniture.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Diners are greeted by marigold garlands, murals reminiscent of South Asian truck art, and a playlist that’s a rotation of '80s Bollywood hits.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The gouges in the solid walnut accents are reminiscent of a reptile’s scales, and the velvet mohair upholstery evokes the Nile’s shimmering waters.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Available in red, pink, green, and yellow, each hue features its own motif reminiscent of the tropics.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Diners are greeted by marigold garlands, murals reminiscent of South Asian truck art, and a playlist that’s a rotation of '80s Bollywood hits.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The gouges in the solid walnut accents are reminiscent of a reptile’s scales, and the velvet mohair upholstery evokes the Nile’s shimmering waters.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Available in red, pink, green, and yellow, each hue features its own motif reminiscent of the tropics.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscent
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According to a screenshot of the DMs in question, which TMZ obtained, the sender, who seemingly initiated the correspondence, sent a handful of suggestive messages to the Carpenter account.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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For now, however, the evidence remains suggestive rather than definitive.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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If the Sun is lower on the horizon, long shadows will stretch across the surface, enhancing relief and revealing depth, ridges, slopes, and crater rims that are often difficult to detect under full illumination.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The night had opened with Seacrest revealing which 14 artists had advanced from the Top 20 Hawaii performances, where America voted for the first time this season.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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The dynamic stage production, directed by Phillip M Church, features Justine Chichester, Shawn Buller and Laquantis Morton who deliver—verbatim—Taussig’s inspiring and evocative voice.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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These plinking, whimsical ditties—each song lasts but a minute or two at most— are evocative in their simplicity, but deceptively rich in texture.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscent. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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