reminiscently
Americanadverb
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in a tone, with a facial expression, etc., that suggests one is reminiscing.
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in a way that is reminiscent of or vaguely similar to someone or something else (used with of).
Example Sentences
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In what is probably the most reminiscently “Saving Private Ryan” battle scene I have ever seen in a sci-fi, there is a complete absence of decent armor.
From Forbes ● Jun. 26, 2014
But even this unhackneyed relationship involves believing that beautiful, young-looking, redheaded Maureen O'Hara could be a grandmother; and everything else in the little town of Akbarabad is all too exotically familiar and reminiscently rusty.
From Time Magazine Archive
Says President Cobb, reminiscently: "You can do nearly anything you want with the public."
From Time Magazine Archive
"Gee, I'd like to be pregnant again! " says Sunny reminiscently.
From Time Magazine Archive
“First time I ever had one of these was when I was in Jamaica, two summers ago,” said Bunny reminiscently.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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