Definition of reminiscentnext
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 The shape is especially reminiscent of Marlo Thomas's famously flippy hair as Ann Marie. Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026 The result is a multitextural look reminiscent of Watanabe’s designs. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The cut is reminiscent of the C-cut, but this version is significantly softer, more precise, and more contemporary than the original. Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026 On the Chinese side of the border, in the autonomous region of Tibet, the deluge overwhelmed Gyirong Port, a major border crossing with Nepal that, in scenes reminiscent of a disaster movie, appears to have been completely washed away. Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reminiscent
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Adjective
  • At the time, fans were quick to point out that the majority of the crew members seen in the clip were men, while Sweeney was sitting in a suggestive pose.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Messages in 2024 between Johnson and Duffey revealed the two men used suggestive language.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Taken together, the regulations offer a revealing look at Indian Creek.
    Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The authorship, the self-revealing, the exhibitionism, being so proud.
    Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In June, the superstar made her big country music return with the evocative single.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Both high seas adventures are documented in The Row through amazing footage and evocative animation.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscent. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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