How to Use reminiscent in a Sentence
reminiscent
adjective- I'm in a reminiscent mood.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Prior to the loss, Bolsonaro sowed doubt in the Brazilian election process, reminiscent of claims of election fraud Trump’s loss in 2020.
— Kevin Urgiles, NBC News, 5 Mar. 2023 -
Rita wore her curls piled on top of her hair in a chic updo, and paired it with a brown lipstick, and a lipliner that is very reminiscent of the 1990s.
— Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 15 Aug. 2023 -
The atmosphere here is, in certain ways, reminiscent of the atmosphere in the United States in the days after 9/11.
— David Remnick, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2023 -
This ethereal shift dress is reminiscent of wispy clouds on a clear day.
— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2023 -
Some 30 miles off the coast of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, with their clear blue waters and white sand beaches, are reminiscent of the Caribbean.
— Lila Battis, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023 -
The skinny, smartphone-style body is reminiscent of Flip Video(Opens in a new window) cameras that ruled the consumer market in the late aughts.
— Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 11 May 2023 -
The effect is reminiscent of the siva tau, a traditional Samoan war dance that is now often performed by rugby players before a match.
— Coralie Kraft, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2024 -
The sour-saltiness of the pickle mixed with the slightly spicy sweetness of Dr Pepper make for a craveable sip, reminiscent of another popular Southern combo: peanuts in Coke.
— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
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