Sample sentences for REMINISCENT

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Definition

serving to bring to mind

The show's brand of humor is reminiscent of The Office.

The Maycomb County courthouse was faintly reminiscent of Arlington in one respect: the concrete pillars supporting its south roof were too heavy for their light burden.
Harper Lee -- To Kill a Mockingbird

reminiscent = similar

(With a soft reminiscent sigh suggestive of bygone joys that may be tasted in their freshness but once.)
Twain, Mark -- A Tramp Abroad
His voice became soft and reminiscent, and with a sigh of contentment he launched into a long rambling talk, speaking as one lost in a dream.
Anderson, Sherwood -- Winesberg, Ohio
He seemed to catch the reminiscent flash in her eyes as she looked down the street, and a shadow of foreboding clouded his mind.
Oppenheim, E. Phillips -- The Kingdom of the Blind
His eyes had a reminiscent gleam.
London, Jack -- South Sea Tales
Pontellier warmed up and grew reminiscent.
Chopin, Kate -- The Awakening and Selected Short Stories
Forgive me, therefore, if I grow reminiscent.
le Gallienne, Richard -- The Quest of the Golden Girl
There seemed to be a cavernous echo behind him, reminiscent of an airport.
Nicholas Sparks -- The Last Song
In addition, the Patriot Act was a center of controversy, also eerily reminiscent of the McCarthy era.
Jay Allison, et al. -- This I Believe
Mrs. Livingston smiles at the inflections in Harriet's voice, so reminiscent of Yetta's accent, so clearly an imitation of Mr. and Mrs. Blanck.
Margaret Peterson Haddix -- Uprising
The sauce for the leg was almost joltingly rich and earthy, powerfully reminiscent of the forest.
Michael Pollan -- The Omnivore's Dilemma
Her lips broke into a reminiscent smile.
Edith Wharton -- The House of Mirth
Above ground the wild potato grows as a bushy herb, two feet tall, with stalks of delicate pink flowers reminiscent of miniature sweet pea blossoms.
Jon Krakauer -- Into the Wild
And as he sang, Max watched the giant's shadow flickering upon the cavern wall, its monstrous horns and size so horribly reminiscent of Prusias.
Henry H. Neff -- The Fiend And The Forge
THE STREET HAD A JUNKYARD at the corner with high walls and barbed wire so reminiscent of Kerchele Prison.
Abraham Verghese -- Cutting for Stone
Just totally bizarre stuff, which was what made it reminiscent of the Ole Miss game from the previous year.
Tim Tebow -- Through My Eyes
"At the court of the Tuileries," said Mr. Sillerton Jackson with his reminiscent smile, "such things were pretty openly tolerated."
Edith Wharton -- The Age of Innocence
It is curious,' murmured Poirot reminiscently, 'that I should have uttered a wish to work against the law just before Lady Millicent arrived!
Agatha Christie -- Early Cases Of Hercule Poirot
In school, everybody wore brown arm bands again, reminiscent of Miguel's death, John Fabela's and others'.
Luis J. Rodriguez -- Always Running

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