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 While The Rotunda is a place reserved for executives whose titles grant them the privilege of entry, the seating arrangement is more reminiscent of a high school lunchroom, except that everyone is much wealthier and more powerful. — Bob Chapek, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 The paintings, showing a dancer in various stages of a challenging choreography, are reminiscent of Eadweard Muybridge’s motion studies, the dealer pointed out. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 On the third floor lounge, plush furry blankets reminiscent of Greenland's ubiquitous sealskin clothing make the space cozy, though everything feels polished and put together. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Meta’s improving legal and technological fortunes are reminiscent of what happened at Google parent Alphabet in the second half of last year, KeyBanc argued. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 Sep. 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
  • And some of the most revealing answers came out of a writing camp in Los Angeles.
    — Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There is something about the juxtaposition of her demure lace with a more revealing fabrication that feels decidedly fresh.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The designer’s most theatrical designs take cues from the evocative Hawaii landscape — think cactus blooms, birds of paradise and tropical flowers.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • It’s so beautifully crafted, with huge crowd scenes, evocative locations and a real sense of time and place.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscent. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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