as in suggestive
provoking a memory or mental association
a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness
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Recent Examples of reminiscent
The Ainu’s story is poignantly reminiscent of that of aboriginal folk elsewhere: lost land, language, culture and rights.
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Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
Navy Gemstone Cold Cup: Similar to the Gemstone Cold Cup, but in a navy color reminiscent of sapphire gemstones.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
The post-election dynamic is reminiscent of a famous gathering of tech titans at Trump Tower in December 2016, a month after Trump’s first upset win in a presidential race, when some of the same executives braced themselves for unpredictable policy shifts.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
The sun-like symbol set into arch above the doorway is reminiscent of the entrances to Grande Dame hotels like the George V in Paris and the Beverly Wilshire, made famous by the film Pretty Woman.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
Navy Gemstone Cold Cup: Similar to the Gemstone Cold Cup, but in a navy color reminiscent of sapphire gemstones.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
The post-election dynamic is reminiscent of a famous gathering of tech titans at Trump Tower in December 2016, a month after Trump’s first upset win in a presidential race, when some of the same executives braced themselves for unpredictable policy shifts.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
The sun-like symbol set into arch above the doorway is reminiscent of the entrances to Grande Dame hotels like the George V in Paris and the Beverly Wilshire, made famous by the film Pretty Woman.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscent
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John Zogby Grade: C Two new polls out late this week are very suggestive.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
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In research conducted last year by Interface and AI Forensics, the group found that users presented with a series of search suggestions most often picked the most suggestive headline available to click on.David Gilbert, WIRED, 16 July 2024
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The film is an intimate and revealing portrait of the writer, told with extensive archival footage and recent interviews.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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In a revealing exposé that underscores the growing ethical concerns in artificial intelligence development, former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji has stepped forward with troubling allegations about the company's data collection practices.Virginie Berger, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Mournful guitar and subdued harmonies surround, making this one of Nelson’s most evocative vocal renderings.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
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The trans-Atlantic recipients were bedazzled by its rich, evocative hue.Barrett Klein, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscent. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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