How to Use reminiscent in a Sentence

reminiscent

adjective
  • I'm in a reminiscent mood.
  • This is reminiscent of the famed adage about two people in the woods.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • The cloud-like blue is reminiscent of the crisp spring morning air.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 17 Jan. 2023
  • This poke cake is reminiscent of a fluffy coffee cake.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
  • Its fresh scent is reminiscent of the brand's clean-smelling soaps and shampoos.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The small screen is reminiscent of smartphones from days past.
    — Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 1 May 2024
  • These useful totes are reminiscent of nineties-era swim bags.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Give your home a glow-up with a simple craft reminiscent of warm summer days.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The scent is light and subtle, reminiscent of the ocean air with a hint of citrus.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Mar. 2022
  • These thin and crispy chips are reminiscent of a potato chip sans the potato.
    — Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • While some of those dishes are reminiscent of bar bites, the mains hew to the fresher side.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Kim’s style is reminiscent of a US late-night chat show host.
    — Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 5 May 2023
  • The texture is soft and fudgy — reminiscent of a gooey brownie in bite-size form.
    — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • This look is finished off with a cool summer blue, reminiscent of the seas and skies.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • The velvet’s color—a rich brown—is meant to be reminiscent of soil.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2022
  • The next day, the terrain was tough, all up — and at least partly reminiscent of home.
    — AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Wasn’t this all a bit reminiscent of cricket?
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 15 June 2026
  • The switch between these two states, some say, is reminiscent of the way neurons in the brain work.
    — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 28 Aug. 2022
  • The flavor is less briny and is mildly reminiscent of salmon.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Mar. 2022
  • These wide-leg trousers are reminiscent of the ones the actress styled with pristine all-white pieces.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • This year's outfit is reminiscent of last year's blue colour palette.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 13 June 2026
  • The scene was reminiscent of an army of ants, all marching in one direction in search of food.
    — Ahmed Dader august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The air was clean and crisp, almost a little sweet — reminiscent of a day spent on the river.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • The color is timeless, while the glaze-like finish is reminiscent of a breezy day by the ocean.
    — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
  • Thanks to its distressed green finish, this one is reminiscent of a vintage find.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
  • Therefore, players must wear grass court shoes (reminiscent of cleat-like footwear).
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • This creamy, pearly manicure is reminiscent of soft-serve ice cream on a summer's day.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
  • The updo, reminiscent of her pop star days, featured a tendril of hair that was left out to frame her face.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026

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