How to Use reminiscent in a Sentence

reminiscent

adjective

• I'm in a reminiscent mood.
• The cloud-like blue is reminiscent of the crisp spring morning air.
  — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 17 Jan. 2023
• For a more classic bathing suit look, this one piece is reminiscent of retro styles from the '50s.
  — Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 22 Feb. 2023
• Green tiles in the café are reminiscent of the ones in McCormick's dining hall.
  — Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2023
• The app itself is reminiscent of Razer Synapse, which is both a good thing and a bad thing.
  — PCMAG, 26 May 2024
• The blaze is reminiscent of a fire that destroyed much of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral five years ago, almost to the date.
  — Christian Wienberg, Fortune Europe, 16 Apr. 2024
• Kim’s style is reminiscent of a US late-night chat show host.
  — Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 5 May 2023
• And sweet potatoes were reminiscent of the yams native to West Africa, where many slaves were from.
  — Leah Asmelash, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
• The small screen is reminiscent of smartphones from days past.
  — Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 1 May 2024
• This one has flavors reminiscent of cherry pie with so much less work on the cook’s part.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
• As soft as the finest silk, with eyes that are reminiscent of a full moon, Cornelius is sure to charm his way into the hearts of all those who meet him.
  — The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2022
• The blend, called Pink Sands, is light, sweet, and reminiscent of cotton candy.
  — Beth Sobol, Allure, 3 May 2024
• The yellow laces are reminiscent of JJ's cute little tuft of blond hair.
  — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2023
• The side air intakes are reminiscent of the Batur’s two-tone front grill, while the tail takes styling cues from the rear of the car and the tank recalls the ribs on the vehicle’s front bonnet.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2023
• The cobalt blue is reminiscent of the best chore jackets, but in a cozier wool for winter.
  — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Nov. 2022
• Brands like Luli Fama and Sigal played into trending shades reminiscent of the ocean with hues of cerulean blue, teal, and aqua.
  — Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 13 June 2023
• The language being used to describe them by some is reminiscent of the things that were once said about Thompson's Hoyas.
  — Mike Freeman, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2023
• The blue hues are reminiscent of water, and are repeated in the painting on the wall, which ties the space together.
  — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
• Turns out, the moon's odor is reminiscent of gunpowder and some comets give off the pungent aroma of urine.
  — Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
• The sadness was widespread, and the post-debate chatter was reminiscent of a wake.
  — S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 28 June 2024
• The sour cream or Greek yogurt, plus the heavy cream mixed with the eggs, make this egg casserole rich and fluffy, with a texture that's reminiscent of a quiche filling.
  — Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2023
• Her hair was done in a spiky updo reminiscent of the Y2K era, and her makeup was bright and fresh, with a mauve color palette.
  — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 7 Mar. 2023
• The tone is reminiscent of an earlier era, when the United States claimed the holy mantle to save the colored masses of the world from the red menace.
  — WIRED, 9 Aug. 2023
• The fullness at the bottom is reminiscent of the 1950s and feels a little optimistic.
  — Marisa Meltzer, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2023
• Sure, there are cow-print chairs and fringed lamps reminiscent of a leather cowboy jacket.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2024
• He’s frequently seen with a long, coiffed ‘do but is also a fan of a tousled, spiky look that is reminiscent of his cuts from the late ‘90s.
  — Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
• With a side parting and lots of volume, Zendaya’s new look is reminiscent of retro hairstyles from the 1950s.
  — Alex Kessler, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2022
• The stripes are reminiscent of a candy cane, perfect for winter, but the vibrant pink and red make for an easy segue to spring and summer.
  — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
• Antlers The use of antlers on a mantel or bookshelf or mounted on a wall is reminiscent of an Old World hunter's tavern.
  — Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2023
• Sea salt, kelp, lavender, and vetiver combine for a scent reminiscent of lounging beachside.
  — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 16 Dec 2024