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 volume of monetary contributions in the Rochester case is reminiscent of the surge of support for individuals like Kyle Rittenhouse, Daniel Penny and George Zimmerman.
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Terry Tang, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
The deal is reminiscent of the hardware rental agreements long used by cable companies, but Starlink's offer has generated a bit of excitement.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
Anderson wore a short blond bob with baby bangs, reminiscent of Joan of Arc.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
Playwright and producer Jeremy O. Harris leaned all the way into the movement's historical roots with an ascot and waistcoat reminiscent of garb the Founding Fathers wore.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 May 2025
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Terry Tang, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
The deal is reminiscent of the hardware rental agreements long used by cable companies, but Starlink's offer has generated a bit of excitement.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
Anderson wore a short blond bob with baby bangs, reminiscent of Joan of Arc.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
Playwright and producer Jeremy O. Harris leaned all the way into the movement's historical roots with an ascot and waistcoat reminiscent of garb the Founding Fathers wore.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscent
Adjective
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Those disparities are suggestive of gaps seen in remote-work patterns: Wealthier, urban Californians are more likely to work from home than lower-income, rural residents.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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James was pictured in a suggestive gorilla-like pose, mouth open wide, as his right hand dribbled a ball with the other wrapped around Bundchen’s waist.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Other iterations of the low rise were less revealing and focused on details.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 May 2025
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But maybe his most revealing comment came when Theo Jackson’s name surfaced.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The picture is dedicated to Hutchins, and its brooding elegance, its rich shadows and evocative close-ups, demonstrates her achievement: Visually, Rust is often astonishing — which of course reminds us all over again of the dark specter hanging over the film.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Photo: Courtesy of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week Lace is always a classic material seen in the bridal world but this season has brought about plenty of styles that use the fabric in designs evocative of lingerie.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscent. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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