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reminiscent
[ rem-uh-nis-uhnt ]
adjective
- awakening memories of something similar; suggestive (usually followed by of ):
His style of writing is reminiscent of Melville's.
- characterized by or of the nature of reminiscence.
- given to reminiscence:
a reminiscent old sailor.
reminiscent
/ ˌɛɪˈɪəԳ /
adjective
- postpositivefoll byof stimulating memories (of) or comparisons (with)
- characterized by reminiscence
- (of a person) given to reminiscing
Derived Forms
- ˌˈԾԳٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- i·ԾcԳ· adverb
- ܲr··ԾcԳ adjective
- ܲr··ԾcԳ·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of reminiscent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of reminiscent1
Example Sentences
Neuheisel said Milroe’s ability to make plays with his feet, while remaining a threat to throw, is reminiscent of what Hurts did for the Eagles last season during Philadelphia’s championship run.
Some analysts suggested that the US Federal Reserve might be forced to step in if turbulence continues, in a move reminiscent of the Bank of England's emergency action in 2022 following Liz Truss's mini-Budget.
This was reminiscent of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick saying a couple of weeks ago that only a fraudster would complain if they didn't get their Social Security check.
Tucked away on a quiet part of La Cienega Avenue in the Culver City Arts District, Black Image Center feels reminiscent of a collegiate Black student center.
I'd like to ask you a little bit about that campaign strategy because it’s in some ways reminiscent of some of the tactics from the Sanders campaign.
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