How to Use reminiscent in a Sentence

reminiscent

adjective
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  • I'm in a reminiscent mood.
  • The cloud-like blue is reminiscent of the crisp spring morning air.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 17 Jan. 2023
  • For a more classic bathing suit look, this one piece is reminiscent of retro styles from the '50s.
    — Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Green tiles in the café are reminiscent of the ones in McCormick's dining hall.
    — Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2023
  • The app itself is reminiscent of Razer Synapse, which is both a good thing and a bad thing.
    — PCMAG, 26 May 2024
  • The blaze is reminiscent of a fire that destroyed much of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral five years ago, almost to the date.
    — Christian Wienberg, Fortune Europe, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Kim’s style is reminiscent of a US late-night chat show host.
    — Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 5 May 2023
  • The small screen is reminiscent of smartphones from days past.
    — Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 1 May 2024
  • This one has flavors reminiscent of cherry pie with so much less work on the cook’s part.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
  • The blend, called Pink Sands, is light, sweet, and reminiscent of cotton candy.
    — Beth Sobol, Allure, 3 May 2024
  • The yellow laces are reminiscent of JJ's cute little tuft of blond hair.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The side air intakes are reminiscent of the Batur’s two-tone front grill, while the tail takes styling cues from the rear of the car and the tank recalls the ribs on the vehicle’s front bonnet.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Brands like Luli Fama and Sigal played into trending shades reminiscent of the ocean with hues of cerulean blue, teal, and aqua.
    — Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 13 June 2023
  • The language being used to describe them by some is reminiscent of the things that were once said about Thompson's Hoyas.
    — Mike Freeman, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The blue hues are reminiscent of water, and are repeated in the painting on the wall, which ties the space together.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Turns out, the moon's odor is reminiscent of gunpowder and some comets give off the pungent aroma of urine.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The sadness was widespread, and the post-debate chatter was reminiscent of a wake.
    — S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 28 June 2024
  • The sour cream or Greek yogurt, plus the heavy cream mixed with the eggs, make this egg casserole rich and fluffy, with a texture that's reminiscent of a quiche filling.
    — Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Her hair was done in a spiky updo reminiscent of the Y2K era, and her makeup was bright and fresh, with a mauve color palette.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The tone is reminiscent of an earlier era, when the United States claimed the holy mantle to save the colored masses of the world from the red menace.
    — WIRED, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The fullness at the bottom is reminiscent of the 1950s and feels a little optimistic.
    — Marisa Meltzer, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Sure, there are cow-print chairs and fringed lamps reminiscent of a leather cowboy jacket.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2024
  • He’s frequently seen with a long, coiffed ‘do but is also a fan of a tousled, spiky look that is reminiscent of his cuts from the late ‘90s.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
  • With a side parting and lots of volume, Zendaya’s new look is reminiscent of retro hairstyles from the 1950s.
    — Alex Kessler, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The stripes are reminiscent of a candy cane, perfect for winter, but the vibrant pink and red make for an easy segue to spring and summer.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Antlers The use of antlers on a mantel or bookshelf or mounted on a wall is reminiscent of an Old World hunter's tavern.
    — Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Prior to the loss, Bolsonaro sowed doubt in the Brazilian election process, reminiscent of claims of election fraud Trump’s loss in 2020.
    — Kevin Urgiles, NBC News, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Rita wore her curls piled on top of her hair in a chic updo, and paired it with a brown lipstick, and a lipliner that is very reminiscent of the 1990s.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The black and yellow colorway was clearly reminiscent of the popular hip-hop sensation and perfect gateway to revamp the Nike Dunk hype.
    — Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Investors are hoping Starbucks’ stock returns are reminiscent of that tenure, too.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024

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