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
Lemony, vibrant, and packed full of fresh flavor this pasta salad is reminiscent of the Southern favorite delicacy, marinated shrimp.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
The trend is reminiscent of the MrBeast kid deepfakes meme trend, which was popular in 2023.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Historical context: The switch is reminiscent of past changes in Miami’s TV landscape, such as the 1989 affiliate swap involving six stations.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
The incident was somewhat reminiscent of the April 2024 game here in which the Padres’ Jurickson Profar initially thought the Dodgers were throwing at him.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
The trend is reminiscent of the MrBeast kid deepfakes meme trend, which was popular in 2023.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Historical context: The switch is reminiscent of past changes in Miami’s TV landscape, such as the 1989 affiliate swap involving six stations.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
The incident was somewhat reminiscent of the April 2024 game here in which the Padres’ Jurickson Profar initially thought the Dodgers were throwing at him.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscent
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Severe or repeated vomiting and sudden onset chest pain are two parts of what’s called the Mackler Triad, the trio of signs suggestive of Boerhaave syndrome.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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According to the complaint, Perry did not take no for an answer, following up with suggestive text messages and other comments.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Former Manchester United legend Gary Neville felt Shaw’s statements were painfully revealing.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett summed up the dispute in a revealing comment responding to a dissent from Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The images are so evocative and nostalgic, a plan was devised to put a selection of Dogma photos on exhibit and for sale at the famed Morrison Hotel Gallery’s high-profile outposts, in New York City’s SoHo and in Los Angeles within West Hollywood’s Sunset Marquis Hotel.—
Scott Huver,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The Residences at West Oaks is evocative of the visionary R21 Lofts, a limited collection of 48 modern townhomes in midtown Sacramento, near the Ice Blocks, which are scheduled to open in the fall.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscent. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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