Thesaurus results for REMINISCENT

reminiscent

adjective

ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊnt

as in suggestive

provoking a memory or mental association a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of reminiscent The flavor of New Orleans is baked into this round pastry dessert that's decorated in colorful icing reminiscent of the purple, green, and gold spirit of Mardi Gras. —

Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026 Wall coverings pay homage to the rich fabrics of 19th century British botanical patterns, now reborn in a trendy sea-foam green reminiscent of frothy shores. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026 The dancers are exuberant, with a unified, infectious vibe reminiscent of an early New York club scene. —

Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026 The experience is reminiscent of the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang, when another heavy favorite for gold, Nathan Chen, faltered in the short program of the men’s event and finished 17th. —

Alice Park, Time, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reminiscent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscent

Adjective

Wasserman rode on Epstein’s plane and exchanged suggestive messages with Maxwell, the files the DOJ released show.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
More disturbingly, some MAGA cultural warriors claimed to be disgusted by Bad Bunny’s suggestive dancing and called for his censorship, harking back to the 1950s, when emerging superstar Elvis Presley was shot by TV cameras from the waist up during his appearance at the Ed Sullivan show.

— Ediberto Roman, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026