as in suggestive
provoking a memory or mental association
a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness
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Recent Examples of reminiscent
The ornate swimming pool, complete with a small hydrotherapy area, is reminiscent of a traditional Roman bathhouse.
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William Curtis, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
The app design is also more reminiscent of Chinese platforms like Alibaba than American alternatives, Feng said, which can provide a sense of familiarity.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 May 2025
The artwork for the single is reminiscent of a swastika.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 May 2025
The elements in general are definitely reminiscent of the traps on a Venus flytrap, although they were actually inspired by the prey-catching appendages of another carnivorous plant, the aquatic waterwheel (Aldrovanda vesiculosa).
—Ben Coxworth
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
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William Curtis, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
The app design is also more reminiscent of Chinese platforms like Alibaba than American alternatives, Feng said, which can provide a sense of familiarity.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 May 2025
The artwork for the single is reminiscent of a swastika.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 May 2025
The elements in general are definitely reminiscent of the traps on a Venus flytrap, although they were actually inspired by the prey-catching appendages of another carnivorous plant, the aquatic waterwheel (Aldrovanda vesiculosa).
—Ben Coxworth
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscent
Adjective
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Carmichael is an entertaining and observant narrator of his own story, and, ultimately, even jokes about Pop-Tarts or Donald Trump or blowjobs are suggestive reflections of the comedian who tells them.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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As the narrative unfolds, her mundane tasks take a playful turn, with suggestive dance moves punctuating her daydreams, until Wheeler suddenly appears unannounced, leaving both characters caught in a moment of shy intrigue.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The figure-hugging midi dress featured a revealing square neckline and halter straps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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One of the most revealing discoveries by law enforcement was a manuscript entitled Points of Origin, a novel Orr wrote with moments mirroring the real-life fires with uncanny specificity.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Through evocative visual flourishes that reflect a connection to Indigenous traditions, their household dynamic is observed with curiosity and compassion, yet always probing at the more peculiar ideologies at play in their interpersonal relationships.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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And the detail of Kelly’s description of the goings-on inside is wonderfully evocative of a style of living virtually lost to us.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2025
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscent. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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