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 Grandma probably would smile reminiscently at an Atlanta favorite: Fudge, fudge, call the judge Mommy's got a newborn baby 'Taint a girl, 'taint a boy Just a common baby.
From Time Magazine Archive
Virtually alone amid the chorus of jubilation was the Los Angeles Times, loyal Hoover organ, which reminiscently front-paged a cartoon of Uncle Sam shaking hands with President Roosevelt.
From Time Magazine Archive
Smiling reminiscently, Mrs. Malcolmson told how the chunky, bull-necked fighter pilot had acted when he saw her for the first time in Bombay, India.
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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