reminiscent
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5.7
- adjective
- /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/
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evocador
- The crests had red and black stripes, reminiscent of a parrot or toucan.
- vaguely reminiscent
- very reminiscent
- somewhat reminiscent
I think this is reminiscent of mental illness.
- I think this is reminiscent of mental illness.
- This is all so reminiscent to the Counter Strike community, which was one of the things that drove PC gaming.
- It felt so reminiscent of my high school experience.
- And that's, I think, reminiscent of what makes people successful learners.
- I think that this idea is reminiscent of that.
- The closing part again reminiscent of what's going on in the Gaudy's works.
- That's kind of, if you zoom out, reminiscent of the way psychedelics do as well, right.
Examples
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The architecture of the building is reminiscent of ancient Greek temples, showcasing columns and symmetry.
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It felt so reminiscent of my high school experience.
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This is very reminiscent of the Surface products.
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I think that this idea is reminiscent of that.
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I kind of wanted it to be a little reminiscent of this.
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I think this is reminiscent of mental illness.
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The false front of the furniture store was reminiscent of a Western movie set.
Fiction book (1995) -
The buildings and outdoor cafes are reminiscent of a quaint, vaguely European town.
Fiction book (2000) -
Further, the container held in the assistant's outstretched hand is reminiscent of a jar or pot of paint.
Academic text (2011) -
Sebastian Berry's old God's Time is a bit reminiscent of John Le Carre.
Synonyms
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1.0
Having some of the same qualities as another person or thing but not exactly the same
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5.3
Like something else in style or appearance
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6.7
Making you remember things or feel strong emotions
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6.5
Making you remember a strong feeling or image
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8.3
Causing you to remember something strongly
Causing you to think of something from the past
Making someone remember past events, like a song or a smell
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Etymology
Reminiscent comes from Latin parts meaning 'again', written re-, and 'to remember', written reminiscere. So something reminiscent 'reminds' you of a person, place, or time, like when you remember or reminisce, bringing a memory back.