reminiscent
awakening memories of something similar; suggestive (usually followed by of): His style of writing is reminiscent of Melville's.
characterized by or of the nature of reminiscence.
given to reminiscence: a reminiscent old sailor.
Origin of reminiscent
1Other words from reminiscent
- rem·i·nis·cent·ly, adverb
- un·rem·i·nis·cent, adjective
- un·rem·i·nis·cent·ly, adverb
Words Nearby reminiscent
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How to use reminiscent in a sentence
It’s reminiscent of the silicon wedding rings popular with Crossfitters.
Apple just announced a new iPad, iPad Air, and Apple Watch Series 6 | Stan Horazek | September 15, 2020 | Popular-ScienceIt’s reminiscent of Nike’s Fuel Points from when it made its own fitness tracker.
Amazon’s new fitness tracker listens to your voice to figure out your mood | Stan Horaczek | September 2, 2020 | Popular-ScienceThe new report is reminiscent of a case at Hong Kong’s Amoy Gardens private housing estate almost two decades ago, when 329 residents caught severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, in part because of faulty sewage pipelines.
Scientists found coronavirus in a long-vacant apartment. A possible spreader? ‘Fecal aerosol plumes’ | Claire Zillman, reporter | August 27, 2020 | FortuneClicking on the pop-up — which carried an image reminiscent of a warning sign — led to an open letter from Google Australia managing director Mel Silva.
Explained: Google’s tussle in Australia over paying publishers for news | Lara O'Reilly | August 19, 2020 | DigidayIt’s also somewhat reminiscent of RedBeacon, which was acquired years ago by HomeDepot and is now called Pro Referral.
Yelp’s updated ‘Request a Quote’ and new ‘Nearby Jobs’ provide lead-gen for SMBs | Greg Sterling | August 18, 2020 | Search Engine Land
Just then Grozny was shaken by a powerful blast, reminiscent of the explosions of the past.
The overall Gehry design, he adds, is “reminiscent of a parking garage he did in Santa Monica.”
The Strange Fight Over the Eisenhower Memorial | Eleanor Clift | September 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn the other hand, he has retained an attribute reminiscent of the other ex-fundies.
Big Sugar, advocates say, is employing strategies reminiscent of Big Tobacco in its heyday.
Guess Who Doesn’t Want You to Know How Much Added Sugar Is in Your Food | Tim Mak | July 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was reminiscent of the old days of backroom politics and half-drunk reporters swaying against their typewriters.
"Oh no, indeed," replied Mrs. Sin, tossing her head in a manner oddly reminiscent of a once famous Spanish dancer.
Dope | Sax RohmerSomething about him was rather reminiscent of Uncle James on mornings when he was determined not to go to church.
The Amazing Interlude | Mary Roberts RinehartThe andante is a little dry, but just on that account very characteristic—as reminiscent of the days of powder and patches.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyOver their needle-work the talk ran on, largely reminiscent in character, and mostly in a joyous strain.
Joyce's Investments | Fannie E. NewberryHe was unfailingly courteous, with a manner toward women slightly elaborate and reminiscent of other times.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith Nicholson
British Dictionary definitions for reminiscent
/ (ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt) /
(postpositive foll by of) stimulating memories (of) or comparisons (with)
characterized by reminiscence
(of a person) given to reminiscing
Origin of reminiscent
1Derived forms of reminiscent
- reminiscently, adverb
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