reminiscent
adjective
rem·i·nis·cent
ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊnt 
1
: of the character of or relating to reminiscence
2
: marked by or given to reminiscence
3
: tending to remind : suggestive
reminiscently
adverb
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I'm in a reminiscent mood.
a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Imagine a flavor that’s reminiscent of both earthy carrots and herbaceous parsley, all in one leafy green package.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Rife’s mega popularity among his Gen Z following is reminiscent of Dane Cook.
—Breanna Mona, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The transition is reminiscent of Wasserman’s 2018 deal for an equity stake in Orr Hockey Group, which brought the agency into the sport for the first time; three years later, Orr agents and their clients were fully integrated into Wasserman.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminiscent. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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reminiscent
adjective
rem·i·nis·cent
ˌrem-ə-ˈnis-ᵊnt
1
: of, relating to, or engaging in reminiscence
2
: reminding one of someone or something else
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