reminiscent
adjective
rem·i·nis·cent
ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊnt 
1
: of the character of or relating to reminiscence
2
: marked by or given to reminiscence
3
: tending to remind : suggestive
reminiscently
adverb
Examples of reminiscent in a Sentence
I'm in a reminiscent mood.
a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness
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Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
The scene is reminiscent of the early stages of a music festival.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
For Black creators, this platform is reminiscent of a digital HBCU that TikTok users are now calling HillmanTok University, named after the fictional Hillman University from the 1980s sitcom A Different World.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
The deep violet color is reminiscent of a winter sunset or cabin retreat, and the blackberry and sage provide balance and comfort.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminiscent. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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reminiscent
adjective
rem·i·nis·cent
ˌrem-ə-ˈnis-ᵊnt
1
: of, relating to, or engaging in reminiscence
2
: reminding one of someone or something else
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