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
Wilson paired the look with white shoes, a coordinated cowgirl hat and a chunky statement belt at the waist, reminiscent of the Y2K trend but this time with a country core edge.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The concert maintained its full intensity well into the second half, occasionally featuring visual effects reminiscent of ‘70s American music programs like Soul Train, evoking the soul/funk style of the era.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
Still, Omerzu’s touch is light, ironic and gently amused, a little reminiscent of François Ozon, who has a similar facility with twisty sly comedy-drama grounded in pain.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
For that to be the case, the mounting issues that are eerily reminiscent of the scene in the first season under Mike McCarthy have to be corrected.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The concert maintained its full intensity well into the second half, occasionally featuring visual effects reminiscent of ‘70s American music programs like Soul Train, evoking the soul/funk style of the era.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
Still, Omerzu’s touch is light, ironic and gently amused, a little reminiscent of François Ozon, who has a similar facility with twisty sly comedy-drama grounded in pain.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
For that to be the case, the mounting issues that are eerily reminiscent of the scene in the first season under Mike McCarthy have to be corrected.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscent
Adjective
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This result is suggestive but not conclusive, as it was based on modeling and not direct measurements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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Gorham, New Hampshire Snugly situated in the shadow of the rugged Presidential mountains, Gorham is one of the Granite State’s most suggestive spots – and autumn in New England is a wonderful time to experience the town’s kaleidoscope of changing leaves.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Throughout many revealing conversations, the braggadocious zeal of Poseidon and Zeus, the sexy aloofness of Aphrodite and Dionysus, and the sniveling bitchery of Hermes and Hypnos were endearing, but all gave way to flawed people who grew deeply over time.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Never one to shy away from taking a risk while walking the red carpet, Johnson recently wore another revealing look when attending the Kering Foundation’s Care for Women Dinner earlier this month.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The entire look was evocative of the fall season, centering staple pieces that merged together for an elevated off-duty ensemble.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The dish is evocative of nowhere in particular yet feels entirely in harmony with the Italian-ish-ness around it.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscent. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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