reminiscence

We could talk until we're blue in the face about this quiz on words for the color "blue," but we think you should take the quiz and find out if you're a whiz at these colorful terms.

Question 1 of 8

Which of the following words describes “sky blue”?

navy

beryl

azure

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Meet Grammar Coach

Write or paste your essay, email, or story into Grammar Coach and get grammar help

Improve Your Writing

Meet Grammar CoachImprove Your Writing

Origin of reminiscence

1580–90; <Middle French <Late Latin reminiscentia.See reminiscent, -ence

Words nearby reminiscence

remindful, remineralization, remineralize, Remington, reminisce, reminiscence, reminiscent, reminiscential, reminiscing, remiped, remise

How to use reminiscence in a sentence

However, reminiscence interventions, which focus on reviewing episodes from one’s past and integrating them into a more positive mindset, also had a small positive effect, even though it is anti-mindful.
New Evidence That Therapy Can Make You Happier - Facts So Romantic|Jim Davies|July 1, 2021|Nautilus
In truth, most of the discussion was dominated by reminiscences and expressions of mutual appreciation, sure signs that the feeling of family we see onscreen is something that has taken hold off screen, as well.
Final season of ‘Pose’ is must-see TV that matters|John Paul King|April 30, 2021|Washington Blade
Anecdotes, reminiscences and pointers for would-be mystery writers abound throughout “Howdunit.”
When I find fiction too draining, I turn to books about books. They can be as thrilling as a whodunit.|Michael Dirda|January 27, 2021|Washington Post
So when I saw the announcement Tuesday that the pizza giant was debuting its very own Detroit-style pizza, I was optimistic that the offering would bridge my nostalgic reminiscence with a favorite new-to-me trend.
Pizza Hut’s Detroit style is crunchy and cheesy, but one expert says Motor City natives ‘would be offended’|Emily Heil|January 27, 2021|Washington Post

Her book, “Trieste and the Meaning of Nowhere” is 188 pages of geography, philosophy, Napoleonic history, Jewish history, maritime history, vintage gossip of the bourgeoisie, personal reminiscence and self-reflection.
World class: Remembering legendary travel writer Jan Morris|Liza Weisstuch|December 10, 2020|Washington Post
A scene about Townsend will slip into a reminiscence about his childhood, or a forecasting of his death.
American Dreams, 2003: The Known World by Edward P. Jones|Nathaniel Rich|November 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Inevitably, poor Kate is getting binders full of advice and motherly reminiscence.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: What’s Ailing Kate Middleton|Kent Sepkowitz|December 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The photo-sharing app that was recently sold to Facebook for a billion dollars (yes, with a “b”) also peddles in reminiscence.
As Americans Yen for a More Promising Past, Obama Charges Forward|Judith Grey|June 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
When a reminiscence got going in the Back Trace, nights, it worked like a freestyle morphine jazz.
Must Reads: Kennedy, Sontag and Paris, ‘A Partial History of Lost Causes,’ ‘City of Bohane,’ ‘Flatscreen’|Lauren Elkin, Mythili Rao, Drew Toal, Nicholas Mancusi|April 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Elimination is your watchword, whether chucking 20th century memorabilia or relationships hinged on reminiscence.
Horoscopes: May 29-June 4, 2011|Starsky + Cox|May 28, 2011|DAILY BEAST
A child's preference for the mother's singing is, perhaps, a half reminiscence of the soft-low tones of the lullaby.
Children's Ways|James Sully
She had taken off her glove now, and her palm left on his a reminiscence of Peau d'Espagne.
Rosemary in Search of a Father|C. N. Williamson
Here is one among many; it is a reminiscence of my visit in a country seat not far from Edinburgh.
Friend Mac Donald|Max O'Rell
He was engaged in telling some bit of pioneer reminiscence—something broadly pleasant.
Mystery Ranch|Arthur Chapman
A strange smile shot into Crozier's face, and the dark passion of reminiscence fled from his eyes.
You Never Know Your Luck, Complete|Gilbert Parker

British Dictionary definitions for reminiscence

reminiscence

/ (ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns) /

noun

the act of recalling or narrating past experiences

(often plural) some past experience, event, etc, that is recalled or narrated; anecdote

an event, phenomenon, or experience that reminds one of something else

(in the philosophy of Plato) the doctrine that perception and recognition of particulars is possible because the mind has seen the universal forms of all things in a previous disembodied existence

psychol the ability to perform a task better when tested some time after the task has been learnt than when tested immediately after learning it

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

reminiscence

OTHER WORDS FOR reminiscence

Origin of reminiscence

Words nearby reminiscence

Words related to reminiscence

How to use reminiscence in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for reminiscence