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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Lined with stone walls and windows, the sleek staircase winds to the second floor; the chandelier that hangs in the center is reminiscent of wind chimes and dream catchers.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
Long and swishy, the high-shine look was reminiscent of the liquid hair trend of yesteryear, and was created by hairstylist Bryce Scarlett, who also works with Margot Robbie.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 June 2024
Your novel, as translated by Sam Bett, has a leanness in its language and imagery that is reminiscent of a great manga or a movie script.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024
Vintner Franco Marchesi produces award-winning wines reminiscent of those produced in his birthplace in Northern Italy’s Piemonte.
—Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
Long and swishy, the high-shine look was reminiscent of the liquid hair trend of yesteryear, and was created by hairstylist Bryce Scarlett, who also works with Margot Robbie.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 June 2024
Your novel, as translated by Sam Bett, has a leanness in its language and imagery that is reminiscent of a great manga or a movie script.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024
Vintner Franco Marchesi produces award-winning wines reminiscent of those produced in his birthplace in Northern Italy’s Piemonte.
—Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
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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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