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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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 13 Mar. 2025
This is reminiscent of Chris James and his investment company, Engine No. 1, who did the opposite number on ExxonMobil in 2021.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The structure is reminiscent of a roller coaster, with its tall frame and lids resembling solar panels.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
This is reminiscent of the stripes, florals and plaids mixed for that ultra-preppy look.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reminiscent
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminiscent. Accessed 20 Mar. 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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