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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The woman at center (her pose reminiscent of David’s Hersilia, the mythical wife of Romulus who intervenes in the war between the Romans and Sabines) dances to the triumphant music of drummers and horn blowers.
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James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Instead of being masked by a flavor that’s reminiscent of movie theater popcorn, modern Chardonnays allow the grape’s natural flavors and aromas, like apple, citrus, papaya, pineapple, and white flowers, to shine.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Three are located in city centers where parking is scattered throughout the area, while one was built in a suburban area reminiscent of Arrowhead Stadium.
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James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Instead of being masked by a flavor that’s reminiscent of movie theater popcorn, modern Chardonnays allow the grape’s natural flavors and aromas, like apple, citrus, papaya, pineapple, and white flowers, to shine.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Three are located in city centers where parking is scattered throughout the area, while one was built in a suburban area reminiscent of Arrowhead Stadium.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
The white-terrazzo bar is topped with three 18-foot verdigris sculptural palms, while velvet booths are encased in their own domes, reminiscent of shells.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminiscent. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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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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